2 Kings 19:12
2 Kings 19:12 in Multiple Translations
Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar?
Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed; as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which were in Thelasar?
Have the gods of the nations delivered them, which my fathers have destroyed, Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden that were in Telassar?
Did the gods of the nations keep safe those on whom my fathers sent destruction, Gozan and Haran and Rezeph and the children of Eden who were in Telassar?
Did the gods of the nations my forefathers destroyed save them—the gods of Gozan, Haran, Rezeph, and the people of Eden who lived in Telassar?
Haue the gods of the heathen deliuered them which my fathers haue destroyed? as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden, which were in Thelasar?
did the gods of the nations deliver them whom my fathers destroyed — Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the sons of Eden, who [are] in Thelassar?
Have the gods of the nations delivered them, which my fathers have destroyed—Gozan, Haran, Rezeph, and the children of Eden who were in Telassar?
Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed; as Gozan and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden who were in Thelasar?
Have the gods of the nations delivered any of them, whom my fathers have destroyed, to wit, Gozan, and Haran, and Reseph, and the children of Eden that were in Thelassar?
Did the gods of the nations that were about to be destroyed by the armies of the previous kings of Assyria rescue them? Did those gods rescue the people in the Gozan region and in Haran and Rezeph cities in northern Syria and the people of Eden who had been ◄deported/forced to go► to Tel-Assar city? None of the gods of those cities were able to rescue them.
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2 Kings 19:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/הִצִּ֨ילוּ
אֹתָ֜/ם
אֱלֹהֵ֤י
הַ/גּוֹיִם֙
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
שִׁחֲת֣וּ
אֲבוֹתַ֔/י
אֶת
גּוֹזָ֖ן
וְ/אֶת
חָרָ֑ן
וְ/רֶ֥צֶף
וּ/בְנֵי
עֶ֖דֶן
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
בִּ/תְלַאשָּֽׂר
הַ/הִצִּ֨ילוּ
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
Part | V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
אֹתָ֜/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
אֱלֹהֵ֤י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
הַ/גּוֹיִם֙
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Art | N-mp
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
שִׁחֲת֣וּ
shâchath
H7843
to ruin
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
אֲבוֹתַ֔/י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
גּוֹזָ֖ן
Gôwzân
H1470
Gozan
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
חָרָ֑ן
Chârân
H2771
Haran
N-proper
וְ/רֶ֥צֶף
Retseph
H7530
Rezeph
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
עֶ֖דֶן
ʻEden
H5729
Eden
N-proper
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בִּ/תְלַאשָּֽׂר
Tᵉlaʼssar
H8515
Telassar
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 19:12
הַ/הִצִּ֨ילוּ
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
Part | V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
אֹתָ֜/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֱלֹהֵ֤י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
הַ/גּוֹיִם֙
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
שִׁחֲת֣וּ
shâchath
H7843
"to ruin"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
This verb means to ruin or destroy something, and it is used in various forms throughout the Bible to describe corruption and decay.
Definition: 1) to destroy, corrupt, go to ruin, decay 1a) (Niphal) to be marred, be spoiled, be corrupted, be corrupt, be injured, be ruined, be rotted 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to spoil, ruin 1b2) to pervert, corrupt, deal corruptly (morally) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to spoil, ruin, destroy 1c2) to pervert, corrupt (morally) 1c3) destroyer (participle) 1d) (Hophal) spoiled, ruined (participle) Aramaic equivalent: she.chat (שְׁחַת "to corrupt" H7844)
Usage: Occurs in 136 OT verses. KJV: batter, cast off, corrupt(-er, thing), destroy(-er, -uction), lose, mar, perish, spill, spoiler, [idiom] utterly, waste(-r). See also: Genesis 6:11; Psalms 14:1; Psalms 53:2.
אֲבוֹתַ֔/י
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
גּוֹזָ֖ן
Gôwzân
H1470
"Gozan"
N-proper
Gozan is a province in Assyria where Israelites were exiled. The name means a cutting off, possibly referring to its location or the fate of its inhabitants.
Definition: § Gozan = "a cutting off" the Mesopotamian city on or near the middle of the Euphrates where exiled Israelites were settled
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Gozan. See also: 2 Kings 17:6; 2 Kings 19:12; Isaiah 37:12.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חָרָ֑ן
Chârân
H2771
"Haran"
N-proper
Charan refers to a man and a place in the Bible, including a descendant of Judah and a city. In 1 Chronicles 2:46, Charan is mentioned as a son of Caleb.
Definition: Haran = "mountaineer" the city to which Abraham migrated when he left Ur of the Chaldees and where he stayed until his father died before leaving for the promised land; located in Mesopotamia in Padan-aram at the foot of Mount Masius between the Khabour and the Euphrates Also named: Charran (Χαρράν "Haran" G5488)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Haran. See also: Genesis 11:31; Genesis 28:10; Isaiah 37:12.
וְ/רֶ֥צֶף
Retseph
H7530
"Rezeph"
Conj | N-proper
Rezeph means a hot stone, referring to a place in Assyria conquered by the Assyrian empire.
Definition: § Rezeph = "a hot stone" a place conquered by Assyria
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Rezeph. See also: 2 Kings 19:12; Isaiah 37:12.
וּ/בְנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עֶ֖דֶן
ʻEden
H5729
"Eden"
N-proper
Eden is a place in Mesopotamia that means pleasure. It is mentioned in the Bible as a location conquered by Assyria.
Definition: § Eden = "pleasure" a place conquered by Assyria; probably located in the northwest of Mesopotamia
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Eden. See also: 2 Kings 19:12; Isaiah 37:12; Ezekiel 27:23.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בִּ/תְלַאשָּֽׂר
Tᵉlaʼssar
H8515
"Telassar"
Prep | N-proper
Telassar is a region of Assyria, a city conquered by the Assyrians. The name means 'Assyrian hill' and it is mentioned in the book of 2 Kings. This city was an important location in ancient Mesopotamia.
Definition: § Telassar or Thelasar = "Assyrian hill" a city conquered and held by the Assyrians located apparently in Mesopotamia
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Telassar. See also: 2 Kings 19:12; Isaiah 37:12.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 19:12
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- 2 Kings 19:12 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 19:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 19:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:12
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:12
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 19:12
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 19:12
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:12
- Sermons on 2 Kings 19:12
Context — Sennacherib’s Blasphemous Letter
10“Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you by saying that Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.
11Surely you have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all the other countries, devoting them to destruction. Will you then be spared?
12Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar?
13Where are the kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’” 14So Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Kings 17:6 | In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. |
| 2 | Genesis 11:31 | And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 27:23 | Haran, Canneh, and Eden traded with you, and so did the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad. |
| 4 | Isaiah 37:12 | Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar? |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 5:26 | So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria (that is, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria) to take the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh into exile. And he brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river of Gozan, where they remain to this day. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 18:33–34 | Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria? Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? |
| 7 | Genesis 2:8 | And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, where He placed the man He had formed. |
| 8 | Acts 7:4 | So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living. |
| 9 | Genesis 29:4 | “My brothers,” Jacob asked the shepherds, “where are you from?” “We are from Haran,” they answered. |
2 Kings 19:12 Summary
In 2 Kings 19:12, the king of Assyria is trying to scare Hezekiah into giving up by asking if the gods of other nations were able to save their people from destruction. This question is meant to make Hezekiah doubt God's power, but it ultimately highlights the difference between the true God and powerless idols, as seen in Psalm 115:1-8. Just like the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, our own 'gods' or idols will fail us, but the one true God is all-powerful and faithful, as seen in Jeremiah 32:17. By trusting in God, we can have confidence and peace, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Philippians 4:6-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of 2 Kings 19:12?
This verse is part of a message from the king of Assyria to Hezekiah, king of Judah, threatening to destroy Jerusalem, as seen in 2 Kings 19:10-11, and Hezekiah's response in 2 Kings 19:14.
Who are the gods mentioned in 2 Kings 19:12?
The gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar, are mentioned as examples of powerless idols that could not save their respective nations from destruction, similar to the idols mentioned in Isaiah 46:1-2.
What is the purpose of the king of Assyria's question in 2 Kings 19:12?
The king of Assyria is trying to intimidate Hezekiah by pointing out the futility of trusting in God, implying that if the gods of other nations could not save their people, then the God of Judah cannot save Jerusalem either, as seen in 2 Kings 19:10.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of 2 Kings?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Assyrian invasion of Judah, which is a test of Hezekiah's faith in God, as seen in 2 Kings 18:1-19:37, and ultimately demonstrates God's power and faithfulness, as seen in Isaiah 37:36.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am trusting in powerless 'gods' or idols, rather than the one true God?
- How can I apply the lesson of 2 Kings 19:12 to my own life, recognizing the futility of trusting in anything other than God?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my trust in God, even in the face of intimidation or uncertainty, like Hezekiah in 2 Kings 19:14?
- How can I use this verse to encourage others who may be struggling with doubt or fear, pointing them to the power and faithfulness of God?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 19:12
[See comments on 2 Kings 19:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 19:12
Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:12
Several places about or beyond Euphrates. See .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:12
2 Kings 19:12 Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed; [as] Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which [were] in Thelasar?Ver. 12. Have the gods of the nations, &c.] See on 2 Kings 19:10. Which my fathers have destroyed.] God was not in all this man’ s thoughts. Hic Deus nihil fecit; but he should have known that he and his fathers or predecessors, those scourges of mankind, were but as rods in God’ s hand, which, when worn to the stump, he cast into the fire.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:12
(12) My fathers.—Sargon his father founded the dynasty; but he speaks of his predecessors generally as his “fathers.” Gozan.—2 Kings 17:6. Haran.—Also a west Aramean town, mentioned by Tiglath Pileser I. Shalmaneser II. speaks of its conquest. It had a famous sanctuary of the moon god Sin. (See Genesis 11:31.) Rezeph.—The Assyrian Raçappa, a town of Mesopotamia, often mentioned in the inscriptions. The children of Eden.—Schrader identifies this community with Bît-Adini (“the house of Eden”), often mentioned by Assurnâçirpal and Shalmaneser II. The latter records his defeat of Ahuni, “son of Eden,” a phrase which exactly corresponds to “the children (sons) of Eden” here. It lay on both banks of the middle Euphrates, between the present Bâlis and Birejik.Thelasar.—Heb., Tĕ ?lassar, the Assyrian Tul-Assuri (“Mound of Assur”). More than one place bore the name.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 19:12
12. as Gozan] The R.V. omits the italic ‘as’ both here and in the parallel place in Isaiah. On Gozan see above 2 Kings 17:6 note. and Haran] The LXX. gives for this place ×áῤῥὰ ?í, as in Genesis 27:43, thus identifying it with the place where Abraham dwelt after leaving Ur of the Chaldees. The town of Haran [still called Harran] is in the midst of the district which lies under Mt. Masius between the Khabour and the Euphrates. and Rezeph] This name is found in several places in the neighbourhood of the Euphrates, where from the situation of the other cities mentioned with it, this Rezeph most likely was situated. Two places, one on the west and one on the east of the Euphrates have been put forward as the city here mentioned but we have no means of deciding more than that the place was not far distant from the others named along with it. the children of Eden which were in Thelasar] R.V. Telassar. This latter form is the orthography of A.V. in the parallel verse in Isaiah. Of the position of this Eden it is impossible to say more than that it was probably somewhere in the north west of Mesopotamia, whither Assyrian conquest had spread in the times just preceding Sennacherib, and to which he would intend now to call attention. The LXX. omits this name in the parallel place in Isaiah. Telassar must have been the chief seat of these children of Eden, the capture of which broke down the people.
In Ezekiel 27:23, Eden is again joined with Haran, and with Asshur. Hence some confirmation may be drawn for placing the people in the upper Mesopotamian plain. All the places above named are additional to those given by Rab-shakeh in his recital of Assyrian victories (2 Kings 17:34).
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 19:12
Haran - Harran, the Carrhae of the Greeks and Romans Genesis 11:31, was among the earliest conquests of the Assyrians; being subject to them from the 12th century.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:12
12. Gozan — The district on the upper Habor. See note on 2 Kings 17:6. Haran — Also in Mesopotamia, but lying some distance northwest of Gozan.
Sermons on 2 Kings 19:12
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For This Cause by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the decline of morality in society, particularly in relation to sexual activity. They mention how a program for seventh graders had to be rede |
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Abraham: The Call by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly listening and meditating on the truths of God's word. He highlights how often we only partially engage with the trut |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis 10-12 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Abraham and his journey of faith. He emphasizes that even though Abraham was not perfect and his faith was not perfect, God stil |
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What if I Fail by Peter Maiden | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham and how his faith was tested. The preacher highlights how Abraham's faith faltered when faced with pressure and uncerta |
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Abraham Friend of God - the Call of Abraham by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly listening and meditating on the truth of God's word. He highlights how many people only partially open their ears an |
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Don’t Let Men Move You. Let God Alone Move You by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of being led by God rather than by the opinions of men, using Abraham's journey as a key example. He illustrates how Abraham's obedience to God |
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Help Wanted: A Gardener by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of four gardens to explain the history of sin and redemption. The first garden mentioned is the Garden of Eden, where sin entered the |