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with him is an arm of flesh; but with us is Yahweh our God to help us, and to fight our battles. The people rested themselves on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

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The 'Arm of Flesh'

Commentators emphasize the verse's central contrast between the 'arm of flesh' and 'the Lord our God.' This phrase, also found in Jeremiah and Isaiah, describes the limited, frail power of humanity. Hezekiah's speech reminded the people that their enemy, despite appearances, was merely human, while their ally was the almighty God who would fight their battles for them.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 32:8

18th Century

Theologian

The faith that Hezekiah’s words express soon wavered, died away, and was succeeded by despair and submission (compare 2 Kings 18:14–16)…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 32:8

19th Century

Bishop

With him is an arm of flesh. — A reminiscence of Jeremiah 17:5, “the man that maketh flesh his arm.” (Compare to Isaiah 3…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 32:8

17th Century

Pastor

With him is an arm of flesh
Only weak, frail, mortal men, not at all to be feared; nothing in comparison of the Lord…

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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…