2 Kings 20:19 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “This message you have given me from the Lord is good.” For the king was thinking, “At least there will be peace and security during my lifetime.”

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Good is the word ... - This language is interpreted by some as expressing a true spirit of resignation and humility, while others see it as …

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Good is the word of the Lord ... —Pious acquiescence in the will of God. (Compare Eli’s: It is the Lord: let …

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Kings 20:12)

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…