7. Be brave and confident! There's no reason to be afraid of King Sennacherib and his powerful army. We are much more powerful,
8. because the Lord our God fights on our side. The Assyrians must rely on human power alone.These words encouraged the army of Judah.
9. When Sennacherib and his troops were camped at the town of Lachish, he sent a message to Hezekiah and the people in Jerusalem. It said:
10. I am King Sennacherib of Assyria, and I have Jerusalem surrounded. Do you think you can survive my attack?
11. Hezekiah your king is telling you that the Lord your God will save you from me. But he is lying, and you'll die of hunger and thirst.