2 Kings 18:23

Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 18:23

BSB
Now, therefore, make a bargain with my master, the king of Assyria. I will give you two thousand horses-if you can put riders on them!
AKJV
Now therefore, I pray you, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver you two thousand horses, if you be able on your part to set riders on them.
CPDV
Now therefore, cross over to my lord, the king of the Assyrians, and I will give to you two thousand horses, and we will see if you even have enough riders for them.
ERV
Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.
NHEB
Now therefore, please give pledges to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses, if you are able on your part to set riders on them.
SMT
And now become surety to my lord the king of Assur, and I will give to thee two thousand horses if thou shalt be able to give to thyself riders upon them.

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Overview of 2 Kings 18:23
Summary
Rabshakeh offers impossible cavalry payment
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Officer mocked with impossible offer
Estimated Time Period
c. 701 BC
Category
Narrative