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2 Kings 18:18-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Kings 18:18-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 When they called for the king, there came out to them Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, and Shebnah the secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the recorder.(A)
19 The Rabshakeh said to them, “Say to Hezekiah: Thus says the great king, the king of Assyria: On what do you base this reliance of yours?(B) 20 Do you think that mere words are strategy and power for war? On whom do you now rely, that you have rebelled against me?
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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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