2 Kings 19:15

Authorized King James Version

PDF

And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.

Original Language Analysis

וַיִּתְפַּלֵּ֨ל prayed H6419
וַיִּתְפַּלֵּ֨ל prayed
Strong's: H6419
Word #: 1 of 23
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
חִזְקִיָּ֜הוּ And Hezekiah H2396
חִזְקִיָּ֜הוּ And Hezekiah
Strong's: H2396
Word #: 2 of 23
chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites
לִפְנֵ֣י before H6440
לִפְנֵ֣י before
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 3 of 23
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
יְהוָ֞ה O LORD H3068
יְהוָ֞ה O LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 4 of 23
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וַיֹּאמַר֒ and said H559
וַיֹּאמַר֒ and said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 5 of 23
to say (used with great latitude)
יְהוָ֞ה O LORD H3068
יְהוָ֞ה O LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 6 of 23
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
הָֽאֱלֹהִים֙ God H430
הָֽאֱלֹהִים֙ God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 7 of 23
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ of Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ of Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 8 of 23
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
יֹשֵׁ֣ב which dwellest H3427
יֹשֵׁ֣ב which dwellest
Strong's: H3427
Word #: 9 of 23
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
הַכְּרֻבִ֔ים between the cherubims H3742
הַכְּרֻבִ֔ים between the cherubims
Strong's: H3742
Word #: 10 of 23
a cherub or imaginary figure
אַתָּה H859
אַתָּה
Strong's: H859
Word #: 11 of 23
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
ה֤וּא H1931
ה֤וּא
Strong's: H1931
Word #: 12 of 23
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
הָֽאֱלֹהִים֙ God H430
הָֽאֱלֹהִים֙ God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 13 of 23
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
לְבַדְּךָ֔ H905
לְבַדְּךָ֔
Strong's: H905
Word #: 14 of 23
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
לְכֹ֖ל H3605
לְכֹ֖ל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 15 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
מַמְלְכ֣וֹת even thou alone of all the kingdoms H4467
מַמְלְכ֣וֹת even thou alone of all the kingdoms
Strong's: H4467
Word #: 16 of 23
dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ and earth H776
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ and earth
Strong's: H776
Word #: 17 of 23
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
אַתָּ֣ה H859
אַתָּ֣ה
Strong's: H859
Word #: 18 of 23
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
עָשִׂ֔יתָ thou hast made H6213
עָשִׂ֔יתָ thou hast made
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 19 of 23
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 20 of 23
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם heaven H8064
הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם heaven
Strong's: H8064
Word #: 21 of 23
the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
וְאֶת H853
וְאֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 22 of 23
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ and earth H776
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ and earth
Strong's: H776
Word #: 23 of 23
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis & Commentary

And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.

This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 19: Faith vindicated through divine intervention. The divine name emphasizes Yahweh's covenant relationship with Israel and His sovereign control over historical events. The reference to kingship reminds readers that all human authority is subordinate to God's ultimate kingship. In Judah's later history, we see both genuine reforms and deep-rooted corruption, revealing that external religious activity cannot substitute for heart transformation.

The narrative demonstrates God's justice in judging covenant unfaithfulness while maintaining His ultimate purposes for redemption.

Historical Context

Historical Setting: 2 Kings 19 takes place during Hezekiah's reign in Judah, late 8th century BCE, around 715-686 BCE. The chapter's theme (God Delivers Jerusalem) reflects the historical reality of genuine religious reform under Hezekiah, including trust in God that resulted in miraculous deliverance from Assyria. Archaeological evidence from this period includes royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and material culture that corroborate the biblical account while providing additional context for understanding the political and social dynamics at work.

Questions for Reflection

Related Resources

Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.

People

Study Resources