2 Kings 19:16

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَأمِلْ إلَيَّ أُذُنَكَ يَا اللهُ. وَافتَحْ عَيْنَيْكَ وَانْظُرْ هَذِهِ الرِّسَالَةَ. وَاسْمَعْ كَلَامَ سَنْحَارِيبَ الَّذِي يُهِينُ اللهَ الحَيَّ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is King Hezekiah praying to God, asking Him to listen and see the insults Sennacherib has sent against God. Hezekiah is seeking God's help and protection.

Explained for Children

Imagine your friend is bullying you and saying mean things about your mom. You'd want to tell your mom about it, right? That's what King Hezekiah is doing here. He's telling God about the mean things Sennacherib is saying about God.

Historical Background

The verse is from the Book of 2 Kings, written by prophets and historians around 560 BCE. It was written for the Israelites in exile, to remind them of God's power and faithfulness. Sennacherib, a powerful Assyrian king, was threatening the people of Judah.

Living It Out Today

When someone insults your faith or God, you can pray and ask God to listen and see. This can help you feel supported and can also remind you of God's power and care.

Topics

• prayer
• insults
• faithfulness
• God's power
• protection
• hearing

Related Verses

• Psalms 138:6
• Isaiah 37:16
• Daniel 9:18
• Matthew 6:6
• James 5:16

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sennacherib in the Bible?

Sennacherib was an Assyrian king who attacked the kingdom of Judah during King Hezekiah's reign.

What does it mean to 'bow down thine ear'?

It's a poetic way of asking God to listen closely, as if He were bending down to hear you.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

We can pray to God when others insult our faith or God, asking for His intervention and protection.

What can we learn about prayer from this verse?

We learn that we can bring our concerns to God in prayer, asking Him to see and hear our situation, especially in times of trouble.