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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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God's Motives: His Glory and His Promise
Commentators explain that God's decision to save Jerusalem was not based on the people's worthiness, but on two key factors: His own reputation and His covenant promise. He acted "for His own sake" to vindicate His honor against the blasphemy of the Assyrians, and "for David's sake" to uphold the promise He made about David's eternal throne.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For I will defend this city - Despite all that Hezekiah had done to put it in a posture of defense (2 Chronicles 32:1 a…
19th Century
Anglican
For mine own sake ... —The words set forth, as it were, the two motives of Jehovah’s action: for His own sake, a…
16th Century
Protestant
And I will be a protector. This is the reason for the preceding statement, why Sennacherib should not enter the city; because the Lord wil…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I will defend this city to save it Or, "shield it"; and if God will be the shield and protection of any place or…
13th Century
Catholic
And it came to pass, when King Hezekiah had heard it. In this part, the author shows how Hezekiah fought against the blasphemies…
