Isaiah 37:9

New International Reader's Version

During that time Sennacherib received a report. He was told that Tirhakah was marching out to fight against him. Tirhakah was the king of Cush. When Sennacherib heard the report, he sent messengers again to Hezekiah with a letter. It said,

Cross References

1 Kings 20:2

Ben-Hadad sent messengers into the city. They spoke to Ahab, the king of Israel. They told him, “Ben-Hadad says,

Isaiah 14:32

What answer should be given to the messengers from that nation? Tell them, ‘The Lord has made Zion secure. His suffering people will find safety there.’ ”

Isaiah 18:1

How terrible it will be for the land whose armies are like large numbers of flying insects! That land is along the rivers of Cush.

Isaiah 20:3

After Ashdod was captured, the Lord said, “My servant Isaiah has gone around barefoot and naked for three years. He is a sign and reminder to Egypt and Cush about what will happen to them.

Isaiah 20:5

People trusted in Cush to help them. They bragged about what Egypt could do for them. But they will lose heart and be put to shame.

Isaiah 37:7

Listen! I will send him news from his own country. It will make him want to return home. There I will have him cut down by a sword.” ’ ”