2 Kings 19:34
2 Kings 19:34 in Multiple Translations
‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”
For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
For I will defend this city to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
For I will keep this town safe, for my honour, and for the honour of my servant David.
I will defend this city and save it, for my own sake and for the sake of my servant David.”
For I will defende this citie to saue it for mine owne sake, and for Dauid my seruants sake.
And I have covered over this city, To save it, for Mine own sake, And for the sake of David My servant.'
‘For I will defend this city to save it, for my own sake and for my servant David’s sake.’”
For I will defend this city, to save it, for my own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
And I will protect this city, and will save it for my own sake, and for David my servant’s sake.
I will defend this city and prevent it from being destroyed. I will do this for the sake of my own reputation and because of what I promised to King David, who served me well.' ”
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 19:34
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2 Kings 19:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/גַנּוֹתִ֛י
אֶל
הָ/עִ֥יר
הַ/זֹּ֖את
לְ/הֽוֹשִׁיעָ֑/הּ
לְמַֽעֲנִ֔/י
וּ/לְמַ֖עַן
דָּוִ֥ד
עַבְדִּֽ/י
וְ/גַנּוֹתִ֛י
gânan
H1598
to defend
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הָ/עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fs
הַ/זֹּ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Art | Pron
לְ/הֽוֹשִׁיעָ֑/הּ
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
לְמַֽעֲנִ֔/י
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep | Suff
וּ/לְמַ֖עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Conj | Prep
דָּוִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
עַבְדִּֽ/י
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 19:34
וְ/גַנּוֹתִ֛י
gânan
H1598
"to defend"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
To defend means to protect someone or something from harm. In the Bible, this word is used to describe God's protection of his people. It can also mean to surround or cover something to keep it safe.
Definition: 1) to defend, cover, surround 1a) (Qal) to defend 1b) (Hiphil) to defend
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: defend. See also: 2 Kings 19:34; Isaiah 37:35; Isaiah 31:5.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הָ/עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הַ/זֹּ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
לְ/הֽוֹשִׁיעָ֑/הּ
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
לְמַֽעֲנִ֔/י
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
וּ/לְמַ֖עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
דָּוִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
עַבְדִּֽ/י
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 19:34
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- 2 Kings 19:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 19:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 19:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:34
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:34
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 19:34
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 19:34
- Sermons on 2 Kings 19:34
Context — Sennacherib’s Fall Prophesied
32So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it.
33He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city, declares the LORD.
34I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”
35And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! 36So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 11:12–13 | Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son. Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.” |
| 2 | 2 Kings 20:6 | I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” |
| 3 | 1 Kings 15:4 | Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong. |
| 4 | Isaiah 31:5 | Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 33:26 | then I would also reject the descendants of Jacob and of My servant David, so as not to take from his descendants rulers over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For I will restore them from captivity and will have compassion on them.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 38:6 | And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 33:21 | then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 23:5–6 | Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. |
| 9 | Isaiah 9:7 | Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. |
| 10 | Isaiah 43:25 | I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. |
2 Kings 19:34 Summary
This verse means that God promised to protect and save the city of Jerusalem because of His love for Himself and for His servant David. It shows that God is a faithful and powerful God who keeps His promises, just like He did for David in Second Samuel 7:12-16. God wants us to know that He is always with us and will defend us when we trust in Him, as it says in Deuteronomy 31:6. This gives us confidence and hope, no matter what challenges we face, because we know that God is our defender and Savior.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God promise to defend the city?
God promised to defend the city for His own sake and for the sake of His servant David, as a demonstration of His faithfulness to His covenant promises, as seen in Second Samuel 7:12-16 and Second Samuel 23:5.
What does it mean that God will save the city for His own sake?
This means that God's actions are motivated by His own character and reputation, as stated in Isaiah 48:11, where He says, 'My own rightness I will not give to another,' indicating that His integrity and faithfulness are at stake in defending the city.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's covenant with David, as established in Second Samuel 7:1-17, and is a demonstration of God's faithfulness to His promises, which ultimately point to the coming of Jesus Christ, as seen in Luke 1:32-33.
What can we learn from God's promise to defend the city?
We can learn that God is a faithful and powerful God who keeps His promises, as stated in Hebrews 11:11, and that He is willing to intervene on behalf of those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 37:40.
Reflection Questions
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's faithfulness and power in my own life?
- What are some ways that I can apply the principle of God's defense and salvation to my own circumstances, just as He defended Jerusalem?
- In what ways can I, like David, be a servant of God and experience His faithfulness and protection?
- How can I use this verse to comfort and encourage others who are facing challenging situations, just as Hezekiah was encouraged by Isaiah's words?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 19:34
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 19:34
For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake. For mine own sake - (cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:34
For my promise and covenant’ s sake, made with David concerning the stability and eternity of his kingdom. See ,13.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:34
2 Kings 19:34 For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David’ s sake.Ver. 34. For I will defend this city.] I will cover it as with a shield, - so the word signifieth see 2 Kings 19:32, - I will fence and protect it. The like God hath done for Geneva, a small city besieged with enemies, and barred out from aid of friends. It had long since been undone, saith one, but because it had so many enemies to undo it; rather because it had so gracious and powerful a God to defend this city, to save it. For mine own sake.] That my power and care of my people may appear to all. And for my servant David’ s sake.] To whom I passed my word, and wilt keep it. Here A Lapide hath a good note out of Glycas, and commendeth it; Optime Glycas, Haec verba, inquit, ita divinitus prolata sunt, &c. These words are thus uttered by God, lest Hezekiah should think that his prayer was heard for his own righteousness’ sake. innal., par. 2, citat, in Glossa.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:34
(34) For I will defend.—And I will cover (with a shield). (Comp. Isaiah 31:5; Isaiah 38:6; 2 Kings 20:6.) For my servant David’s sake.—See 1 Kings 11:12-13, and the promise in 2 Samuel 7.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 19:34
34. for mine own sake] God’s mercy and love to Israel were manifested that in them He might have witness to all the world. Hence the Psalmist often celebrates these qualities, and adds that they were shewn by Jehovah ‘for His name’s sake’. Cf. Psalms 106:8, ‘He saved them for His name’s sake, that He might make His mighty power to be known’. So God speaks (Isaiah 43:25) by the prophet: ‘I am He that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake’. See also Isaiah 48:11.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 19:34
For mine own sake - God’s honor was concerned to defend His own city against one who denied His power in direct terms, as did Sennacherib 2 Kings 18:35; 2 Kings 19:10-12.
Sermons on 2 Kings 19:34
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God's Protective Power by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes God's protective power, using the imagery of birds to illustrate how God defends and delivers His people, much like a mother hen protects her chicks. He |
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Psalms 102:16 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the desolation of Zion as a consequence of rejecting the Messiah, emphasizing that God scattered His people and left the land barren. However, he highlights G |
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The Individual the Family the Group the Nation by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, titled "The Individual, the Family, the Group, the Nation," Dr. J. Vernon McGee explores the major themes that point to the first and second coming of Christ in Scr |
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(Names of Jehovah) 4. Jehovah Tsidkenu by Roy Hession | Roy Hession emphasizes the significance of the name Jehovah Tsidkenu, meaning 'The Lord Our Righteousness,' as prophesied in Jeremiah 23:5. He explains that this name encapsulates |
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Son of God or Son of Man by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the identity of Jesus Christ as the Son of God, drawing from prophecies in the Old Testament that were precisely fulfilled in his life, death, and resurrect |
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(Isaiah) Our Beautiful King by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on the Lord and His attributes. He encourages the listeners to meditate on the images of the Lord as a river, a s |
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God Gives Us a Heads Up by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of God giving us a heads up about His plans, focusing on the need for practical application of spiritual principles in our daily lives. It hig |