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⇱ Isaiah 38:6 And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city.

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New International Version
And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city.

New Living Translation
and I will rescue you and this city from the king of Assyria. Yes, I will defend this city.

English Standard Version
I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and will defend this city.

Berean Standard Bible
And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city.

King James Bible
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.

New King James Version
I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city.” ’

New American Standard Bible
And I will save you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will protect this city.”’

NASB 1995
“I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city."’

NASB 1977
“And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city.”’

Legacy Standard Bible
And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city.”’

Amplified Bible
I will rescue you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city [Jerusalem].”’

Christian Standard Bible
And I will rescue you and this city from the grasp of the king of Assyria; I will defend this city.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And I will deliver you and this city from the power of the king of Assyria; I will defend this city.

American Standard Version
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city.

Contemporary English Version
while I protect you and your city from the king of Assyria.

English Revised Version
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I'll rescue you and defend this city from the control of the king of Assyria.'"

Good News Translation
I will rescue you and this city of Jerusalem from the emperor of Assyria, and I will continue to protect the city."

International Standard Version
I'll save you and this city from the king of Assyria, and I'll defend this city, for my own sake and for my servant David's sake.

NET Bible
and rescue you and this city from the king of Assyria. I will shield this city."'"

New Heart English Bible
I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city.

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will deliver thee and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city.

World English Bible
I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and out of the hand of the king of Asshur I deliver you and this city, and have covered over this city.

Young's Literal Translation
and out of the hand of the king of Asshur I deliver thee and this city, and have covered over this city.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I will deliver thee and this city from the hand of the king of Assur: and I covered over this city.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of the Assyrians, and I will protect it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will rescue you and this city from the hand of the king of the Assyrians, and I will protect it.

New American Bible
I will rescue you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; I will be a shield to this city.

New Revised Standard Version
I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and defend this city.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall save you and this city from the hands of the King of Assyria, and I shall rest upon this city
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of the Assyrians: and I will defend this city.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery
…5“Go and tell Hezekiah that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life. 6And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city. 7This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised:…

Cross References
2 Kings 20:6
I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

2 Chronicles 32:22
So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all others, and He gave them rest on every side.

Isaiah 37:35
‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

Psalm 46:5
God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns.

Psalm 91:14-16
“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. / When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. / With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”

Jeremiah 15:20-21
Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD. / I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”

Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

Psalm 121:7-8
The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. / The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.

Psalm 125:2
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.

Zechariah 2:5
For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

John 17:15
I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.

2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”


Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

Isaiah 31:4
For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof.

Isaiah 37:35
For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

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Isaiah 38
1. Hezekiah, having received a message of death, by prayer has his life lengthened
8. The sun goes ten degrees backward, for a sign of that promise
9. His song of thanksgiving.














And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria.
This promise of deliverance is given to King Hezekiah during a time of great threat from the Assyrian Empire, led by King Sennacherib. Historically, the Assyrians were known for their military prowess and had already conquered many surrounding nations, including the northern kingdom of Israel. The city referred to here is Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, which was under siege. This deliverance is a direct intervention by God, emphasizing His sovereignty and power over even the mightiest of earthly kings. The phrase also echoes God's covenantal faithfulness to His people, reminiscent of His deliverance of Israel from Egypt. This act of deliverance can be seen as a type of Christ, who delivers believers from the bondage of sin.

I will defend this city.
The defense of Jerusalem is not just a military action but a divine assurance of protection. This promise highlights God's role as a protector and defender of His chosen people. In the broader biblical narrative, Jerusalem holds significant theological importance as the city of David and the location of the temple, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The defense of the city is also a fulfillment of God's promises to David that his lineage would endure. This assurance can be connected to other scriptures where God is depicted as a fortress and shield for His people, such as in Psalms. The defense of Jerusalem foreshadows the ultimate defense and salvation found in Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the cornerstone of the spiritual temple, the Church.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hezekiah
The king of Judah who was ill and prayed to God for healing. God extended his life by 15 years and promised deliverance from the Assyrians.

2. Isaiah
The prophet who conveyed God's message to Hezekiah, including the promise of deliverance.

3. Jerusalem
The city that God promised to defend against the Assyrian threat.

4. King of Assyria
The ruler whose army threatened Jerusalem, representing a significant external threat to Judah.

5. God's Deliverance
The divine intervention promised by God to protect Jerusalem from the Assyrian forces.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Protection
God is sovereign over nations and rulers, and His protection is assured for those who trust in Him.

The Power of Prayer
Hezekiah's prayer and God's response highlight the importance of seeking God in times of crisis.

Faith in God's Promises
Believers are encouraged to have faith in God's promises, even when circumstances seem dire.

God's Timing
God's deliverance often comes in His perfect timing, teaching us patience and trust.

Divine Intervention
God's intervention in human affairs is a testament to His power and faithfulness.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 38:6?

2. How does Isaiah 38:6 demonstrate God's protection over Jerusalem?

3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from Isaiah 38:6?

4. How does Isaiah 38:6 connect with God's promises in 2 Kings 19:34?

5. How can we trust God's deliverance in our personal challenges today?

6. What role does prayer play in experiencing God's protection, as seen in Isaiah 38:6?

7. How does Isaiah 38:6 demonstrate God's intervention in human history?

8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Isaiah 38:6?

9. How does Isaiah 38:6 reflect God's promise to protect Jerusalem?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 38?

11. 2 Kings 20:6: How does God adding fifteen years to King Hezekiah's life fit with divine omniscience and an unchangeable plan?

12. Isaiah 36:18-20: How do we reconcile the Rabshakeh's claim that no god has saved any nation from Assyria with the biblical assertion that the Lord ultimately delivered Judah?

13. How does the promise of safety in Isaiah 33:16 align with observable instances of righteous people facing disaster historically?

14. Isaiah 6:8 - If God is omniscient, why does He ask for a volunteer to deliver His message instead of simply choosing someone?
What Does Isaiah 38:6 Mean
And I will deliver you

God speaks directly to Hezekiah, assuring him of personal rescue.

• 2 Kings 20:6 parallels the promise, linking Hezekiah’s extended life to God’s active intervention.

• Psalm 34:17—“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles”—echoes this personal dimension.

• The statement underscores that salvation is initiated and completed by the LORD, not by the king’s diplomacy or medical care just received (Isaiah 38:21–22).

and this city

The promise broadens to include Jerusalem, showing that the welfare of God’s people is bound up with the king’s fate.

• Psalm 46:4–5 celebrates the security of the “city of God,” reinforcing that the LORD’s presence is its true defense.

• Jeremiah 33:9 later recalls Jerusalem as a “praise and renown” because of God’s past deliverance, pointing back to moments like this.

from the hand of the king of Assyria

The threat is specific and historical—Sennacherib’s vast army (2 Kings 18:17).

• Isaiah 10:24–27 had already predicted that Assyria’s yoke would be broken.

• 2 Kings 19:35 records the literal overnight destruction of 185,000 Assyrian soldiers, a direct fulfillment of this verse.

• The precision of the promise confirms that Scripture deals with real events, not abstractions.

I will defend this city

The LORD alone claims responsibility for Jerusalem’s safety.

• Isaiah 31:5 compares Him to “birds hovering overhead,” personally shielding Zion.

• Zechariah 2:5 later amplifies the idea: “I will be a wall of fire around it… and I will be the glory within it”.

• The words “I will defend” emphasize ongoing protection, inviting confidence for every generation that trusts the same Defender.

summary

Isaiah 38:6 is God’s fourfold pledge: personal rescue for Hezekiah, corporate salvation for Jerusalem, freedom from a named oppressor, and continued divine guardianship. The verse assures believers that the LORD intervenes in concrete history, keeps His word in detail, and remains the sole, unfailing defender of all who rely on Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And I will deliver you
אַצִּ֣ילְךָ֔ (’aṣ·ṣî·lə·ḵā)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

and this
הַזֹּ֑את (haz·zōṯ)
Article | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

city
הָעִ֣יר (hā·‘îr)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitement

from the hand
וּמִכַּ֤ף (ū·mik·kap̄)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan

of the king
מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Assyria;
אַשּׁוּר֙ (’aš·šūr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 804: Ashshur

I will defend
וְגַנּוֹתִ֖י (wə·ḡan·nō·w·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1598: To cover, surround, defend

this
הַזֹּֽאת׃ (haz·zōṯ)
Article | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

city.
הָעִ֥יר (hā·‘îr)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitement


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