Isaiah 36:13
Isaiah 36:13 in Multiple Translations
Then the Rabshakeh stood and called out loudly in Hebrew: “Hear the words of the great king, the king of Assyria!
Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria.
Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria.
Then the Rab-shakeh got up and said with a loud voice in the Jews' language, Give ear to the words of the great king, the king of Assyria:
Then the army general shouted out in Hebrew, “Listen to this from the great king, the king of Assyria!
So Rabshakeh stood, and cryed with a loude voyce in the Iewes language, and sayd, Heare the wordes of the great King, of the King of Asshur.
And Rabshakeh standeth and calleth with a great voice [in] Jewish, and saith, 'Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Asshur:
Then Rabshakeh stood, and called out with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and said, “Hear the words of the great king, the king of Assyria!
Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jew's language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria.
Then Rabsaces stood, and cried out with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and said: Hear the words of the great king, the king of the Assyrians.
Then the official stood up and shouted in the Hebrew language to the people sitting on the wall. He said, “Listen to this message from the great king, the King of Assyria!
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Study Notes — Isaiah 36:13
Context — Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem
13Then the Rabshakeh stood and called out loudly in Hebrew: “Hear the words of the great king, the king of Assyria!
14This is what the king says: Do not let Hezekiah deceive you, for he cannot deliver you. 15Do not let Hezekiah persuade you to trust in the LORD when he says, ‘The LORD will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 32:18 | Then the Assyrians called out loudly in Hebrew to the people of Jerusalem who were on the wall, to frighten and terrify them in order to capture the city. |
| 2 | Psalms 73:8–9 | They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression. They set their mouths against the heavens, and their tongues strut across the earth. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 18:28–32 | Then the Rabshakeh stood and called out loudly in Hebrew: “Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria! This is what the king says: Do not let Hezekiah deceive you; he cannot deliver you from my hand. Do not let Hezekiah persuade you to trust in the LORD when he says, ‘The LORD will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.’ Do not listen to Hezekiah, for this is what the king of Assyria says: Make peace with me and come out to me. Then every one of you will eat from his own vine and his own fig tree, and drink water from his own cistern, until I come and take you away to a land like your own—a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive trees and honey—so that you may live and not die. But do not listen to Hezekiah, for he misleads you when he says, ‘The LORD will deliver us.’ |
| 4 | Isaiah 10:8–13 | “Are not all my commanders kings?” he says. “Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus? As my hand seized the idolatrous kingdoms whose images surpassed those of Jerusalem and Samaria, and as I have done to Samaria and its idols, will I not also do to Jerusalem and her idols?” So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. |
| 5 | Daniel 4:37 | Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. |
| 6 | Psalms 17:10–13 | They have closed their callous hearts; their mouths speak with arrogance. They have tracked us down, and now surround us; their eyes are set to cast us to the ground, like a lion greedy for prey, like a young lion lurking in ambush. Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword, |
| 7 | Psalms 82:6–7 | I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’ But like mortals you will die, and like rulers you will fall.” |
| 8 | Isaiah 8:7 | the Lord will surely bring against them the mighty floodwaters of the Euphrates — the king of Assyria and all his pomp. It will overflow its channels and overrun its banks. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 31:3–10 | Look at Assyria, a cedar in Lebanon, with beautiful branches that shaded the forest. It towered on high; its top was among the clouds. The waters made it grow; the deep springs made it tall, directing their streams all around its base and sending their channels to all the trees of the field. Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. All the birds of the air nested in its branches, and all the beasts of the field gave birth beneath its boughs; all the great nations lived in its shade. It was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its limbs, for its roots extended to abundant waters. The cedars in the garden of God could not rival it; the cypresses could not compare with its branches, nor the plane trees match its boughs. No tree in the garden of God could compare with its beauty. I made it beautiful with its many branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God.’ Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Since it became great in height and set its top among the clouds, and it grew proud on account of its height, |
| 10 | Isaiah 36:4 | The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours? |
Isaiah 36:13 Summary
In Isaiah 36:13, the Rabshakeh is trying to scare the people of Jerusalem by speaking to them in their own language, Hebrew. He wants them to know that the king of Assyria is powerful and will conquer them, as warned in Isaiah 10:5-7. But as Christians, we know that God is more powerful than any king or army, and we can trust in His promises to protect and deliver us, as stated in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28. We can learn from this verse to always trust in God's power and promises, and to be careful with the words we use, as they can either build up or tear down, as seen in Proverbs 18:21.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Rabshakeh choose to speak in Hebrew despite being asked to speak in Aramaic?
The Rabshakeh chose to speak in Hebrew to intimidate and demoralize the people of Jerusalem, as seen in Isaiah 36:13, by making sure they understood the threats and warnings from the king of Assyria, similar to how God uses language to communicate with His people in Isaiah 55:11.
What is the significance of the Rabshakeh calling out loudly in Hebrew?
By calling out loudly in Hebrew, the Rabshakeh ensured that his message was heard by all the people on the wall, including those who might not have understood Aramaic, as a way to spread fear and undermine the trust of the people in their leaders and God, as warned in Psalm 27:1-3.
Who is the great king, the king of Assyria, being referred to in this verse?
The great king, the king of Assyria, refers to Sennacherib, the powerful ruler of the Assyrian Empire, who was known for his conquests and military might, as mentioned in Isaiah 37:18-20, and whose pride and arrogance would eventually lead to his downfall, as seen in Isaiah 37:21-38.
What can we learn from the Rabshakeh's actions in this verse?
The Rabshakeh's actions serve as a reminder of the tactics of Satan, who seeks to intimidate and deceive God's people, as seen in 1 Peter 5:8, but we can trust in God's power and promises, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11, to overcome such challenges and threats.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with intimidating or threatening situations, and what can I learn from the example of the people of Jerusalem in this verse?
- In what ways can I be more mindful of the language and tone I use when communicating with others, to ensure that I am building them up rather than tearing them down, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:29-32?
- What are some ways that Satan tries to intimidate or deceive me, and how can I trust in God's power and promises to overcome such challenges, as seen in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5?
- How can I use my words and actions to bring hope and encouragement to those around me, rather than fear and discouragement, as seen in Isaiah 40:1-2?
- What can I learn from the example of the Rabshakeh about the dangers of pride and arrogance, and how can I cultivate humility in my own life, as encouraged in Proverbs 22:4?
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