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Be strong and of good courage, don`t be afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude who is with him; for there is a greater with us than with him:

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God's Power, Not Numbers

Commentators explain that Hezekiah's phrase 'there is a greater with us than with him' refers not to the number of soldiers but to the supreme power of God. As John Gill notes, this confidence was placed solely in the Lord. This is a call to measure challenges not against our own strength, but against God's infinite might.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 32:7

18th Century

Theologian

For details on the language, compare the marginal references and see Isaiah 22:5-13 and Isaiah 29:3.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 32:7

19th Century

Bishop

Be not afraid ... the multitude. —Compare 2 Chronicles 20:15, Be not afraid nor dismayed for this great m…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 32:7

17th Century

Pastor

Be strong and courageous
Be of good heart and spirit, and quit yourselves like men:

be not afraid…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 32:1–23

17th Century

Minister

Those who trust God with their safety must use proper means; otherwise, they tempt him. God will provide, but we also must do our part. Hezekiah ga…