King James Version

What Does 2 Kings 19:15 Mean?

“And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.”

Context

Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivah?

And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.

And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.

LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the living God.

Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and their lands,

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Topics in This Verse

Prayer

Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(15) **Which dwellest between the cherubims.**—Rather, *which sittest above the cherubim,* or, *the cherub-throned.* (Comp. Exodus 25:22; 1Samuel 4:4; Psalm 18:10; Ezekiel 1:26.) **Thou art the God.**—With emphasis on *Thou. Thou art the true God, thou alone, unto all the kingdoms,* &c. **Thou hast made.**—*Thou it was that madest.* The thought is, And therefore Thou art—the only God for all the kingdoms (comp. Isaiah 40:18 s*eq.*)*,* and “the only ruler of princes.”

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 2 Kings. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

2 Kings 19:15 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.