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For I will defend this city to save it, for my own sake, and for my servant David`s sake.
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For God's Own Glory
Commentators emphasize that God's primary motivation for saving Jerusalem was "for His own sake." Sennacherib had directly challenged God's power and reputation. Therefore, God's defense of the city was a public vindication of His own honor and glory, not a reward for the people's righteousness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For my own sake - God’s honor was concerned with defending His own city against one who denied His power in direct terms, as Sennacherib did…
19th Century
Anglican
For I will defend. — And I will cover (with a shield). (Isaiah 38:6; 2 Kings 20:6.)
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 19:1)
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