Isaiah 37:35 net — I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.”’”

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"I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.”’”"

— Isaiah 37:35, NET Bible

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Isaiah 37 — Context

32

“For a remnant will leave Jerusalem; survivors will come out of Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will accomplish this.

33

So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria:‘He will not enter this city, nor will he shoot an arrow here. He will not attack it with his shielded warriors, nor will he build siege works against it.

34

He will go back the way he came– he will not enter this city,’ says the LORD.

35

I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.”’”

36

The LORD’s angel went out and killed 185,000 troops in the Assyrian camp. When they got up early the next morning, there were all the corpses!

37

So King Sennacherib of Assyria broke camp and went on his way. He went home and stayed in Nineveh.

38

One day, as he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him down with the sword. They ran away to the land of Ararat; his son Esarhaddon replaced him as king.

Isaiah 37:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 37:35 say?
Isaiah 37:35 in the NET Bible reads: “I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.”’””
Where is Isaiah 37:35 in the Bible?
Isaiah 37:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 37, verse 35.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 37:35.
What translation should I read Isaiah 37:35 in?
Isaiah 37:35 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 Isaiah 37:35?
Isaiah 37:35 reads (NET): “I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.”’”” 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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