2 Chronicles 32:7
Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:
Original Language Analysis
חִזְק֣וּ
Be strong
H2388
חִזְק֣וּ
Be strong
Strong's:
H2388
Word #:
1 of 18
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
וְאִמְצ֔וּ
and courageous
H553
וְאִמְצ֔וּ
and courageous
Strong's:
H553
Word #:
2 of 18
to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
3 of 18
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּֽירְא֣וּ
be not afraid
H3372
תִּֽירְא֣וּ
be not afraid
Strong's:
H3372
Word #:
4 of 18
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
וְאַל
H408
וְאַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
5 of 18
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תֵּחַ֗תּוּ
nor dismayed
H2865
תֵּחַ֗תּוּ
nor dismayed
Strong's:
H2865
Word #:
6 of 18
properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
וּמִלִּפְנֵ֖י
for
H6440
וּמִלִּפְנֵ֖י
for
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
7 of 18
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
אַשּׁ֔וּר
of Assyria
H804
אַשּׁ֔וּר
of Assyria
Strong's:
H804
Word #:
9 of 18
ashshur, the second son of shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e., assyria), its region and its empire
וּמִלִּפְנֵ֖י
for
H6440
וּמִלִּפְנֵ֖י
for
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
10 of 18
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 18
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הֶֽהָמ֣וֹן
nor for all the multitude
H1995
הֶֽהָמ֣וֹן
nor for all the multitude
Strong's:
H1995
Word #:
12 of 18
a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
13 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עִמּ֑וֹ
H5973
עִמּ֑וֹ
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
14 of 18
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
15 of 18
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
עִמָּ֥נוּ
H5973
עִמָּ֥נוּ
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
16 of 18
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
Cross References
Romans 8:31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?2 Kings 6:16And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.Ephesians 6:10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.1 John 4:4Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.2 Chronicles 20:15And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not your's, but God's.Isaiah 35:4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.Zechariah 8:9Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.2 Kings 18:30Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.1 Chronicles 28:20And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.Zechariah 8:23Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.
Historical Context
Sennacherib's invasion (701 BCE) threatened Jerusalem with Assyria's military machine that had conquered numerous nations. Hezekiah's faith in God's presence rather than military strategy resulted in miraculous deliverance (32:21-22) when the angel killed 185,000 Assyrians.
Questions for Reflection
- What overwhelming odds are you facing where you need faith to see 'more with us than with them'?
- How does recognizing enemies as having only 'an arm of flesh' while you have the LORD change your perspective?
Analysis & Commentary
Facing Assyrian invasion, Hezekiah exhorts Judah: 'Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him.' This echoes Jehoshaphat (20:15) and anticipates Elisha's prayer (2 Kings 6:16). The paradox - Assyria's visible army vastly outnumbered Judah, yet 'more with us' - reveals faith seeing invisible spiritual realities. Hezekiah clarifies (32:8) that Assyria has only 'an arm of flesh' while Judah has 'the LORD our God... to fight our battles.' This demonstrates that spiritual arithmetic defies human calculation. Christ's promise 'I am with you always' similarly assures that divine presence outweighs all opposition.