2 Chronicles 32:21

The LORD sent an angel, who cut off all the mighty men of valour, the leaders, and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. When he had come into the house of his god, those who came out of his own body killed him there with the sword.

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And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword.

In Context

20Hezekiah the king and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven.

22Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria and from the hand of all others, and guided them on every side.

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Cross References

2 Kings 19:20Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, “The LORD, the God of Israel, says ‘You have prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, and I have heard you.

Job 9:4God is wise in heart, and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against him and prospered?

Psalms 76:5Valiant men lie plundered, they have slept their last sleep. None of the men of war can lift their hands.

Psalms 76:7You, even you, are to be feared. Who can stand in your sight when you are angry?

Psalms 132:18I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on himself, his crown will shine.”

Proverbs 16:18Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 32:10-24

The Destruction of the Assyrians. ( b. c. 713.) 9 After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, 10 Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon do ye trust, that ye abide in the siege in Jerusalem? 11 Doth not Hezekiah persuade you to give over yourselves to die by famine and by thirst, saying, The Lord our God shall deliver us out… Read the whole commentary →

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