2 Chronicles 32:16 net — Sennacherib’s servants further insulted the LORD God and his servant Hezekiah.

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"Sennacherib’s servants further insulted the LORD God and his servant Hezekiah."

— 2 Chronicles 32:16, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 32 — Context

13

Are you not aware of what I and my predecessors have done to all the nations of the surrounding lands? Have the gods of the surrounding lands actually been able to rescue their lands from my power?

14

Who among all the gods of these nations whom my predecessors annihilated was able to rescue his people from my power, that your God would be able to rescue you from my power?

15

Now don’t let Hezekiah deceive you or mislead you like this. Don’t believe him, for no god of any nation or kingdom has been able to rescue his people from my power or the power of my predecessors. So how can your gods rescue you from my power?’”

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Sennacherib’s servants further insulted the LORD God and his servant Hezekiah.

17

He wrote letters mocking the LORD God of Israel and insulting him with these words:“The gods of the surrounding nations could not rescue their people from my power. Neither can Hezekiah’s god rescue his people from my power.”

18

They called out loudly in the Judahite dialect to the people of Jerusalem who were on the wall, trying to scare and terrify them so they could seize the city.

19

They talked about the God of Jerusalem as if he were one of the man-made gods of the nations of the earth.

2 Chronicles 32:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 32:16 say?
2 Chronicles 32:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Sennacherib’s servants further insulted the LORD God and his servant Hezekiah.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 32:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 32:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 32, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 32:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 32:16 in?
2 Chronicles 32:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 32:16?
2 Chronicles 32:16 reads (NET): “Sennacherib’s servants further insulted the LORD God and his servant Hezekiah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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