2 Kings 19:16
“LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the living God.”

What does 2 Kings 19:16 mean?
2 Kings 19:16 (KJV) "Lord, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, Lord, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the living God." This verse comes from the story of King Hezekiah's prayer for deliverance from the Assyrian king…
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In the midst of great affliction and impending doom, King Hezekiah of Judah turns to God in an earnest cry that resonates through centuries. The verse 2 Kings 19:16 reads: "LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib…
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O Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You, having my heart stirred and my spirit yearning for Your presence. As I reflect on the words spoken in 2 Kings 19:16, “LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of…
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