2 Chronicles
“With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.”
2 Chronicles 32:8
2 Chronicles 32:8 (KJV) speaks to courage, God's help, and trust — words set in 2 Chronicles, the chronicle of Judah's kings and temple. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Hebrews 13:6“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6“Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:”
2 Chronicles 32:7“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”
2 Kings 6:16“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.”
Exodus 14:13
Common questions
What does 2 Chronicles 32:8 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Chronicles 32:8 reads: "With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah." The verse speaks to courage, God's help, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Chronicles 32 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Chronicles 32:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah." is 2 Chronicles 32:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Chronicles chapter 32.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Chronicles 32:8?
Verses that sit beside 2 Chronicles 32:8 include Hebrews 13:6, Psalms 118:6, and 2 Chronicles 32:7. Reading them alongside 2 Chronicles 32:8 deepens the theme of courage.
How can I pray with 2 Chronicles 32:8?
Read 2 Chronicles 32:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.