The Lord Delivers Jerusalem
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x Now because of this King Hezekiah and y the prophet Isaiah, the son of Amoz, prayed and cried out to heaven.
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z Then the LORD sent an angel who cut down every mighty man of valor, leader, and captain in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned a shamefaced to his own land. And when he had gone into the temple of his god, some of his own offspring struck him down with the sword there.
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Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all others, and guided them on every side.
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And many brought gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem, and b presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was c exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter.
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Cross References
2 Kings 19:15
Then Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said: "O LORD God of Israel, the One who dwells between the cherubim, You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.
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Cross References
2 Kings 19:2
Then he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz.
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2 Kings 19:35
And it came to pass on a certain night that the angel of the LORD went out, and killed in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred and eighty-five thousand; and when people arose early in the morning, there were the corpses - all dead.
Isaiah 10:12 - 19
Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Lord has performed all His work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, that He will say, "I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his haughty looks.
Zechariah 14:3
Then the LORD will go forth And fight against those nations, As He fights in the day of battle.
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Cross References
Psalms 44:7
But You have saved us from our enemies, And have put to shame those who hated us.
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2 Samuel 8:10
Then Toi sent Joram his son to King David, to greet him and bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him (for Hadadezer had been at war with Toi); and Joram brought with him articles of silver, articles of gold, and articles of bronze.
2 Chronicles 17:5
Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah gave presents to Jehoshaphat, and he had riches and honor in abundance.
2 Chronicles 26:8
Also the Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah. His fame spread as far as the entrance of Egypt, for he became exceedingly strong.
Psalms 45:12
And the daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor.
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Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:1
Now Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him exceedingly.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.