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And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, whom thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This prophecy had two fulfillments, each complementary to the other. Manasseh, Hezekiah’s actual son, was “carried to Babylon” ([Reference 2 Chroni…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Thy sons ... begetthat is, your descendants. Compare to the fulfillment (Daniel 1:3). Ewald refer…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Kings 20:12)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The king of Babylon was at this time independent of the king of Assyria, though shortly after subdued by him. Hezekiah showed his treasures and arm…

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