19 They have thrown their gods into the fire, for they were not gods(A) but made from wood and stone(B) by human hands.(C) So they have destroyed them. 20 Now, Lord our God, save us from his power so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you, Lord, are God[a](D)—you alone.(E)

God’s Answer through Isaiah

21 Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “The Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘Because you prayed to me about King Sennacherib of Assyria,

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  1. 37:20 are God supplied for clarity; see v. 16

19 They have thrown their gods into the fire(A) and destroyed them,(B) for they were not gods(C) but only wood and stone, fashioned by human hands.(D) 20 Now, Lord our God, deliver(E) us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth(F) may know that you, Lord, are the only God.[a](G)

Sennacherib’s Fall(H)

21 Then Isaiah son of Amoz(I) sent a message to Hezekiah: “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you have prayed to me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria,

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 37:20 Dead Sea Scrolls (see also 2 Kings 19:19); Masoretic Text you alone are the Lord