2Ki 19:21 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 19:21-28: 19:21-28 The phrase virgin daughter is often used regarding civic identity (Isa 23:12 ; 37:22 ; 47:1 ; Jer 18:13 ). Here, the metaphor implies that as a young maiden is rescued from her attacker, so God will rescue Jerusalem. The Lord’s answer was delivered as a “taunt song,” a common literary form in the ancient Near East that rejoiced over an enemy’s humiliation (cp. Isa 14:3-20 ).

a19:21-28►

bIsa 23:12►

eJer 18:13►

fIsa 14:3-20►

‏ 2 Kings 19:21

Summary for 2Kgs 19:21-28: 19:21-28 ^a The phrase virgin daughter is often used regarding civic identity (Isa 23:12 ^b; 37:22 ^c; 47:1 ^d; Jer 18:13 ^e). Here, the metaphor implies that as a young maiden is rescued from her attacker, so God will rescue Jerusalem. The Lord’s answer was delivered as a “taunt song,” a common literary form in the ancient Near East that rejoiced over an enemy’s humiliation (cp. Isa 14:3-20 ^f).