--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my…" description: "\"But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men which sit on the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/434/bible-141_drink_but-rabshakeh-said-unto-them-hath-my-mas_882925.jpg" --- # But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to… ![“But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you? Then Rabshakeh stood and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language…” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/434/bible-141_drink_but-rabshakeh-said-unto-them-hath-my-mas_882925.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/434/bible-141_drink_but-rabshakeh-said-unto-them-hath-my-mas_882925.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/434/bible-141_drink_but-rabshakeh-said-unto-them-hath-my-mas_882925.jpg) > “But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you? Then Rabshakeh stood and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and spake, saying, Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria: Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand: Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Rabshakeh mocks the Israelites, urging them to distrust their king and God, suggesting inevitable defeat. **In simple terms:** He tries to break morale by insulting and threatening. Key Takeaway Question not trust leaders or divine protection when faced with overwhelming power. Themes propaganda psychological warfare faith leadership despair Mood anxious defiant skeptical Type historical religious political When to use this quote - military siege - political intrigue - religious crisis - public speeches Key Concepts Machiavellian tactics fearmongering religious doubt Questions to Reflect On - How does fear influence loyalty? - What role does faith play in resistance? 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