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2 Kings 19: So now, O LORD our God, save us please from his hand.

Today · Day 310 of 365

November 6th: Bible Meditation for 2 Kings 19

By Jacob D. Gerber

Bible readings for November 6th: 2 Kings 19 Hebrews 1 Hosea 12 Psalms 135–136

In 2 Kings 19, Hezekiah responds to the threats of the Assyrians at the doorstep of Jerusalem in two ways. First, he immediately seeks out guidance from the prophet Isaiah about whether Yahweh will come to Judah’s aid…

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Jacob is the Lead Pastor at First Church PCA in Lansing, Illinois, where he lives with his wife, Allison, and their six children. He is the author of That You May Know: A Primer on Christian Discipleship, a devotional commentary on 1, 2, and 3 John.

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