Lux Domini
So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.

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Interpretation

Prayer is the never-failing resource of the tempted Christian, whether struggling with outward difficulties or inward foes. At the mercy-seat of his almighty Friend he opens his heart, spreads his case, like Hezekiah, and makes his appeal.

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This thought runs through 2 Kings 19:8-10.

Glossary

Assyria Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Nineveh.
Jerusalem Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
Lachish Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell ed Duweir.
Libnah Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Bornat.