2 Chronicles 32:7

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

“ብርቱዎች ልበ ሙሉዎች ሁኑ፤ የአሦርን ንጉሠ ነገሥትንም ሆነ በእርሱ የሚመራውን ሠራዊት አትፍሩ፤ ከእርሱ ጋር ካለው ኀይል ይልቅ ከእኛ ጋር ያለው ኀይል ይበልጣል፤

What Does This Mean?

King Hezekiah is speaking to his people, encouraging them not to be afraid of the Assyrian king and his army. He reassures them that God is on their side, so they have nothing to fear.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're in a big game and the other team looks much bigger and stronger. Your coach tells you not to worry because your team has a secret superpower—God is on your side! That's what King Hezekiah is telling his people.

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of 2 Chronicles, which was likely written between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. It recounts the reigns of the kings of Judah, focusing on King Hezekiah, who faced the threat of the Assyrian army.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse can apply to a situation where you're facing a daunting challenge at work or school. Instead of panicking, you can find strength in your faith and the support of those around you.

Topics

• courage
• faith
• leadership
• trust in God
• fear
• encouragement

Related Verses

• Joshua 1:9
• Deuteronomy 31:6
• 2 Kings 19:32
• Matthew 28:19-20
• Romans 8:31

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in 2 Chronicles 32:7?

King Hezekiah is speaking to his people, encouraging them during a time of threat from the Assyrians.

What does 'there be more with us than with him' mean?

This phrase means that God and His support are with King Hezekiah and his people, outweighing the numerical superiority of the Assyrian army.

How can I use this verse in my daily life?

You can use this verse to find courage and strength in your faith when facing difficult situations, remembering that God is always with you.

What can we learn about leadership from this verse?

Leadership, as seen in this verse, involves encouraging and strengthening others during times of fear and uncertainty, relying on faith and trust in God.