2 Kings 19:7

Verse

Behold, I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, where I will cause him to fall by the sword.’”

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, I will put a spirit in him, and he shall hear tidings, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.

Bible in Basic English

See, I will put a spirit into him, and bad news will come to his ears, and he will go back to his land; and there I will have him put to death by the sword.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold I will send a spirit upon him, and he shall hear a message, and shall return into his own country, and I will make him fall by the sword in his own country.

Free Bible Version

Look, I'm going to scare him—he'll hear a rumor, and he'll have to return to his own country. When he's there I'll have him killed by the sword.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, I will sende a blast vpon him, and he shall heare a noyse, and returne to his owne lande: and I will cause him to fall by the sworde in his owne lande.

King James (Authorized) Version

Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.

Translation for Translators

Listen to this: I will cause Sennacherib to hear a rumor that will worry him, that a foreign army is about to attack his country. So he will return to his own country, and there I will cause him to be assassinated by men using swords.’”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Look, I will put a spirit in him, and he will hear a certain report and go back to his own land. I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.”'”

Noah Webster Bible

Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumor, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.

World English Bible

Behold, I will put a spirit in him, and he will hear news, and will return to his own land. I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.”’”

Young's Literal Translation

Lo, I am giving in him a spirit, and he hath heard a report, and hath turned back to his land, and I have caused him to fall by the sword in his land.'

Context

Isaiah’s Message of Deliverance

⁶who replied, “Tell your master that this is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid of the words you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed Me.⁷Behold, I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, where I will cause him to fall by the sword.’”

Summary

In this verse, King Hezekiah receives a threatening letter from the Assyrian king, Sennacherib, who boasts about his military conquests and challenges the power of God. Hezekiah responds by seeking counsel from the prophet Isaiah and turning to God in prayer. This passage highlights the importance of seeking God's guidance and relying on His strength in times of trouble, showing that true victory comes from trusting in the Lord rather than in human might or power. Hezekiah's faith and humility in seeking God's help serve as a powerful example for believers facing challenges or threats in their own lives.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Behold, I will send a blast - and he shall hear a rumor - The rumor was, that Tirhakah had invaded Assyria. The blast was that which slew one hundred and eighty-five thousand of them in one night, see Kg2 19:35. Cause him to fall by the sword - Alluding to his death by the hands of his two sons, at Nineveh. See Kg2 19:35-37.