2 Kings Chapter 19 · Verse 30
And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.
Original Language Analysis
וְיָ֨סְפָ֜ה
shall yet again
H3254
וְיָ֨סְפָ֜ה
shall yet again
Strong's:
H3254
Word #:
1 of 10
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
פְּלֵיטַ֧ת
that is escaped
H6413
פְּלֵיטַ֧ת
that is escaped
Strong's:
H6413
Word #:
2 of 10
deliverance; concretely, an escaped portion
בֵּית
of the house
H1004
בֵּית
of the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
3 of 10
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
יְהוּדָ֛ה
of Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֛ה
of Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
4 of 10
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
הַנִּשְׁאָרָ֖ה
And the remnant
H7604
הַנִּשְׁאָרָ֖ה
And the remnant
Strong's:
H7604
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant
לְמָ֑טָּה
downward
H4295
לְמָ֑טָּה
downward
Strong's:
H4295
Word #:
7 of 10
downward, below or beneath; often adverbially with or without prefixes
Cross References
Isaiah 27:6He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.2 Kings 19:4It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left.Isaiah 1:9Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah.
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
- How does this verse contribute to understanding the theological message of 2 Kings 19 regarding faith vindicated through divine intervention?
- What does this passage reveal about God's character, particularly His justice, mercy, and faithfulness to covenant promises?
- In what practical ways should this text shape contemporary Christian thinking about faithfulness, worship, and obedience to God?
Analysis & Commentary
And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.
This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 19: Faith vindicated through divine intervention. 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.