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Isaiah 31:5
As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliverit; and passing over he will preserveit.

Isaiah 38:6
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.

2 Kings 20:6
And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

for mine

Isaiah 43:25
I,even I,am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Isaiah 58:9-11
Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here Iam. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; …

Deuteronomy 32:27
Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely,and lest they should say, Our handis high, and the LORD hath not done all this.

and for

1 Kings 11:12,13,36
Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake:but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son…

1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:

Jeremiah 23:5,6
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth…

and save it
The promise of salvation here is both physical and spiritual. Physically, it refers to the deliverance of Jerusalem from the Assyrian siege. Spiritually, it foreshadows the ultimate salvation that God provides through Jesus Christ. The concept of salvation is central to the biblical narrative, with God repeatedly rescuing His people from danger and sin. This act of saving Jerusalem is a precursor to the greater salvation offered through the Messiah.

for My own sake
God's actions are motivated by His own purposes and glory. This phrase emphasizes that God's intervention is not solely for the benefit of the people but to uphold His own name and reputation. In the biblical context, God's name is synonymous with His character and faithfulness. By defending Jerusalem, God is demonstrating His commitment to His promises and His nature as a covenant-keeping God.

and for the sake of My servant David.
This reference to David highlights the Davidic Covenant, where God promised David that his descendants would rule forever (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Jerusalem, as the city of David, holds a special place in this covenant. God's protection of the city is a fulfillment of His promise to David, ensuring the continuation of his lineage, which ultimately leads to Jesus Christ, the Son of David. This connection to David also reinforces the messianic hope that is central to the Christian faith, as Jesus is seen as the ultimate fulfillment of the promises made to David.

• The speaker is the LORD Himself, personally pledging to shield Jerusalem from the Assyrian threat (cf.Isaiah 31:5;2 Kings 19:34).

• His defense is active and immediate—He is not delegating but directly intervening.

• This promise shows God’s sovereign power over world events, fulfilling earlier assurances that “The LORD of Hosts will come down to wage battle on Mount Zion” (Isaiah 31:4).

• For believers today, it underscores that God remains the ultimate protector of His people (Psalm 46:1–7).

• “Save” moves beyond protection to complete deliverance; the city will not merely survive but be rescued from annihilation (2 Kings 19:35–36).

• The historical outcome—185,000 Assyrian soldiers struck down overnight—demonstrates the literal accuracy of God’s word.

• Salvation here prefigures God’s broader work of deliverance, culminating in Christ’s saving act (Isaiah 45:22;Acts 4:12).

• The verse reassures us that when God promises salvation, He accomplishes it fully and visibly.

• God’s primary motive is His glory and faithfulness to His word (Isaiah 42:8; 48:11).

• By acting “for My own sake,” He preserves His reputation among the nations, proving that idols are powerless (Isaiah 37:18–20).

• This highlights a vital biblical theme: God’s actions flow first from who He is, not from human merit (Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14).

• Our confidence rests in God’s unchanging character, not in our fluctuating circumstances.

• The LORD honors the covenant made with David, promising an enduring dynasty (2 Samuel 7:12–16).

• Earlier precedents—“Yet for the sake of David My servant, I will not tear the whole kingdom from Solomon” (1 Kings 11:13)—show God repeatedly preserving Judah because of that covenant.

• The title “My servant David” points forward to the Messiah, the ultimate Son of David who secures everlasting deliverance (Isaiah 55:3–4;Luke 1:32–33).

• God’s faithfulness to David assures believers of His faithfulness to every promise sealed in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Isaiah 37:35 presents a four-fold pledge: God Himself defends Jerusalem, rescues it completely, acts to uphold His own glory, and keeps His covenant with David. The verse testifies that the LORD’s promises are literal, dependable, and rooted in His unchanging character. What He began in ancient Jerusalem He ultimately fulfills in Jesus Christ, our sure Defender and Savior.