So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh.
What does 2 Kings 19:36 mean?
That night which followed the sending of this message to Hezekiah, the main body of their army was slain. See how weak the mightiest men are before Almighty God.
Key themes
HopeJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness
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Keep this verse inside 2 Kings 19:35-37 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- Assyria Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Nineveh.
- Sennacherib Person
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Sin (the god) sends many brothers, son of Sargon, whom he succeeded on the throne of Assyria (B. C. 705), in the 23rd year of Hezekiah.
- Nineveh Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Nineveh.