2 Kings 19:24

I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 19:24

BSB

I have dug wells and drunk foreign waters. With the soles of my feet I have dried up all the streams of Egypt."

AKJV

I have dig and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places.

CPDV

I have cut down. And I drank foreign waters, and I dried up all the enclosed waters with the steps of my feet.'

ERV

I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet will I dry up all the rivers of Egypt.

NHEB

I have dug and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet will I dry up all the rivers of Egypt.'

SMT

I dug and drank the waters of strangers, and I will dry up with the sole of my foot all the rivers of the fortress.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 19:24

IhavediggedH6979VerbanddrunkH8354Verb strangeH2114Verb watersH4325Noun MasculineandwiththesoleH3709Noun FeminineofmyfeetH6471Noun FemininehaveIdriedH2717VerbupalltheriversH2975Noun MasculineofbesiegedplacesH4693Proper Name Location

Commentary for 2 Kings 19:24

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

Overview of 2 Kings 19:24

Summary

Conqueror claims control through resource domination

Place

Besieged territories

Event

Boasting of conquests and resources

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC