18:19a The Rabshakeh said to them,

The Rabshakeh then said to these officials,

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The ⌊Assyrian king’s⌋ chief aide/official told these men

18:19b “Tell Hezekiah that

“Say to Hezekiah that

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to give Hezekiah this message:

18:19c this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says:

The Hebrew phrase that the Berean Standard Bible translates as “the great king” translates a title given to the Assyrian rulers. You may indicate that this is a title of honor in a way that is natural in your language.

the Great King, the king of Assyria, sends him this message:

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The All-Powerful Emperor of Assyria says ⌊to you (sing.) ⌋ ,

18:19d What is the basis of this confidence of yours?

In what are you (sing.) putting your trust?

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“What makes you so confident/bold?

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