Isaiah 37:20

Now therefore, O Lord our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the Lord, even thou only.

Cross-reference

In Isaiah 37:16, Hezekiah declares God alone is God over all kingdoms — the theological basis for his plea in verse 20.

Isaiah 37:32 Historical context

Isaiah 37:32 shows the outcome of Hezekiah’s prayer — a remnant preserved by God’s zeal, fulfilling the deliverance request.

Isaiah 42:8 Parallel

Isaiah 42:8 declares God's glory He gives to no other — reinforcing Hezekiah's prayer that all may know He alone is God.

Isaiah 45:6 Parallel

Isaiah 45:6 has the same purpose — that people from east to west know there is no God besides the LORD.

Isaiah 44:6 Parallel

Isaiah 44:6 asserts 'besides me there is no god' — the very truth Hezekiah prays all kingdoms will acknowledge.

Isaiah 43:12 states God alone saves and declares Israel as witnesses — reinforcing that all should know He is God.

Isaiah 33:13 calls far and near to acknowledge God’s might — the exact global recognition Hezekiah prays for.

Isaiah 64:2 Parallel

Isaiah 64:2 prays for God to make His name known to adversaries so nations tremble — similar desire for global recognition.

1 Samuel 17:46-47 has David declaring 'that all the earth may know there is a God in Israel' — directly parallel to Hezekiah's prayer.

Ezekiel 36:23 Related theme

In Ezekiel 36:23, God declares He will show His holiness so nations know He is LORD — same aim as Hezekiah's deliverance plea.

Psalm 83:18 Parallel

In Psalm 83:18, the precise goal that all know the LORD alone is Most High over the earth parallels Hezekiah's prayer directly.

Psalm 67:2 Parallel

In Psalm 67:2, the purpose clause 'that your salvation be known among all nations' directly mirrors Hezekiah's request.

Psalm 59:13 Parallel

In Psalm 59:13, the prayer that judgment makes God's rule known to the ends of the earth parallels Hezekiah's plea for global recognition.

Psalm 46:10 Parallel

In Psalm 46:10, the call for stillness so that God is known among nations echoes Hezekiah's prayer that all kingdoms know the LORD alone is God.

1 Kings 18:36 Elijah's prayer for God to be known — the same motive as Hezekiah's plea against Assyria.

1 Kings 18:36 Elijah prays 'let it be known that you are God in Israel' — matching Hezekiah's request for God to be known as only God.

1 Kings 8:43 prays that all peoples may know God's name — the same global recognition Hezekiah seeks through deliverance.

Exodus 9:16 Parallel

Exodus 9:16 states God raised Pharaoh to proclaim His name — the identical purpose Hezekiah prays for in deliverance from Assyria.

Psalm 86:10 Parallel

Psalm 86:10 states 'you alone are God' — the exact confession Hezekiah prays will be known by all nations.

Psalm 57:5 Parallel

Psalm 57:5 calls for God's glory to be over all the earth — directly parallels the purpose that all kingdoms may know God alone.

1 Kings 20:13 Related theme

In 1 Kings 20:13, a prophet declares God will deliver Syria so Ahab may know He is LORD — same purpose as Hezekiah's prayer.

Ezekiel 39:21 describes God setting His glory among nations through judgment—parallel to Hezekiah's plea that all kingdoms know God alone.

Romans 9:17 Parallel

Romans 9:17 cites God raising Pharaoh to proclaim His name—directly parallel to Hezekiah's prayer for God to be known among all kingdoms.

Joel 2:17 Parallel

Joel 2:17 pleads that nations not mock 'Where is their God?'—a similar concern for God's reputation among the peoples.

Ezekiel 28:22 echoes the same purpose—God acts so that nations 'know that I am the LORD'—mirroring Hezekiah's prayer for worldwide recognition.