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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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2 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 19:34

18th Century

Theologian

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 19:34

19th Century

Bishop

For I will defend.And I will cover (with a shield). (Isaiah 38:6; 2 Kings 20:6.)

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 19:34

17th Century

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(See Gill on 2 Kings 19:1)

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 19:20–34

17th Century

Minister

All Sennacherib's movements were under Divine cognizance. God Himself undertakes to defend the city; and that person, that place, which He undertak…