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2 Kings 18:18-20
Christian Standard Bible
2 Kings 18:18-20
Christian Standard Bible
18 They called for the king, but Eliakim(A) son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebnah(B) the court secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian, came out to them.(C)
The Royal Spokesman’s Speech
19 Then(D) the royal spokesman said to them, “Tell Hezekiah this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: ‘What are you relying on?[a](E) 20 You think mere words are strategy and strength for war. Who are you now relying on so that you have rebelled against me?(F)
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- 18:19 Lit ‘What is this trust which you trust
2 Kings 18:18-20
New International Version
2 Kings 18:18-20
New International Version
18 They called for the king; and Eliakim(A) son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebna(B) the secretary, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder went out to them.
19 The field commander said to them, “Tell Hezekiah:
“‘This is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: On what are you basing this confidence(C) of yours? 20 You say you have the counsel and the might for war—but you speak only empty words. On whom are you depending, that you rebel against me?
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