2 Kings 18:21
“Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him.”
What does 2 Kings 18:21 mean?
2 Kings 18:21 (KJV) states, "Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him." This verse comes from the historical books of…
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**Introduction** In 2 Kings 18:21, we find a powerful warning from the prophet Isaiah to King Hezekiah concerning the dangers of trusting in alliances that are flawed and unreliable. The verse states, "Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon…
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Heavenly Father, As I enter this time of communion with You, I am reminded of the profound wisdom found in Your words, particularly in the passage from 2 Kings 18:21, where it says, "Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a…
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