II Kings · Chapter 18 King James Version

II Kings 18:21

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The Scripture

(21) Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Hezekiah began a righteous reign over Judah, removing idols and trusting in the LORD as Assyria under Shalmaneser conquered Samaria. When Sennacherib king of Assyria invaded Judah, his officer the Rabshakeh stood before Jerusalem's walls mocking God and demanding surrender.

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