2 Kings 18:19

18:19

chief adviser <07262> [Rab-shakeh.]

He was the chief speaker, being a very eloquent man, and, according to the Hebrews, whom Procopius follows, an apostate Jew; which is not improbable, as he spoke Hebrew so fluently; and when he blasphemed the Divine Majesty, the king and nobles rent their clothes, which was usual unless the blasphemer were an Israelite.

said .... Tell <0559> [Thus saith.]

confidence <0986> [What confidence.]