But perhaps the Lord your God has heard the Assyrian chief of staff, sent by the king to defy the living God, and will punish him for his words. Oh, pray for those of us who 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 expressed deep concern at the dishonor done to God by Rabshakeh's blasphemy. Those who speak from God to us—we should particularly desire …