It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Will hear – That is, he will show that he has heard; he will notice and punish.

The living God – See the note on [Reference 1 …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It may be. —The old commentator Clericus well remarks: “Non est dubitantis sed sperantis.”

And wil…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Kings 19:1)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Hezekiah expre ed deep concern at the dishonor done to God by Rabshakeh's blasphemy. Those who speak from God to us—we should particularly desire t…

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