2 Kings 18:20

Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for 2 Kings 18:20

BSB

You claim to have a strategy and strength for war, but these are empty words. In whom are you now trusting, that you have rebelled against me?

AKJV

You say, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom do you trust, that you rebel against me?

CPDV

Perhaps, you have taken counsel, so that you would prepare yourself for battle. In whom do you trust, so that you would dare to rebel?

ERV

Thou sayest, but they are but vain words, There is counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou hast rebelled against me?

NHEB

Do you think that empty words are strategy and power for war? Now on whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?

SMT

Thou saidst (but a word of the lips) Counsel and strength for war Now upon whom didst thou trust that thou rebelledst against me?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 18:20

ThousayestH559VerbbuttheyarebutvainH8193Noun Feminine wordsH1697Noun MasculineIhavecounselH6098Noun FeminineandstrengthH1369Noun FeminineforthewarH4421Noun FeminineNowonwhomdostthoutrustH982VerbthatthourebellestH4775Verbagainstme

Commentary for 2 Kings 18:20

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 18:20

Summary

Rabshakeh mocks military strategy and rebellion

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Officer mocked Judean defenses

Estimated Time Period

c. 701 BC