2 Kings 19:3

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

They said to him, ‘This is what Hezekiah says: “Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace, for children have come to the point of birth,  but there is no strength to deliver them.

Cross References

Hosea 13:13

Labour pains come on him. He is not a wise son; when the time comes, he will not be born.  ,

Isaiah 66:9

‘Will I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it? ’ says the Lord; ‘or will I who deliver, close the womb? ’ says your God.

Hosea 5:15

I will depart and return to my place until they recognise their guilt and seek my face; they will search for me in their distress.

2 Kings 18:29

This is what the king says: “Don’t let Hezekiah deceive  you; he can’t rescue you from my power.

2 Kings 19:2

He sent Eliakim, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary,  and the leading priests, who were covered with sackcloth,  to the prophet Isaiah  son of Amoz.

2 Kings 19:4

Perhaps the Lord your God  will hear  all the words of the royal spokesman, whom his master the king of Assyria sent to mock the living God, and will rebuke  him for the words that the Lord your God has heard. Therefore, offer a prayer for the surviving remnant.” ’