Verse 3

The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will be blessed in the land and will not surrender him to the desire of his enemies.

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Kgs 1:6 : 6 They answered, 'A man came to meet us and said, "Go back to the king who sent you and tell him: This is what the LORD says: 'Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are sending messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore, you will not leave the bed you are lying on. You will surely die.'"'
  • 2 Kgs 1:16 : 16 Elijah said to the king, 'This is what the LORD says: "You have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron—is it because there is no God in Israel to consult? Because of this, you will not leave the bed you are lying on. You will surely die."'
  • 2 Kgs 20:5-6 : 5 "Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of My people: This is what the LORD, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day, you will go up to the house of the LORD. 6 I will add fifteen years to your life. I will rescue 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."
  • Ps 73:26 : 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
  • 2 Cor 4:16-17 : 16 Therefore, we do not lose heart. Even though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our momentary and light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
  • Phil 2:26-27 : 26 Since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard he was sick. 27 Indeed, he was so sick he nearly died. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.