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Thus Yahweh saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all [others], and guided them on every side.

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God's Comprehensive Victory

Commentators emphasize that this verse is the Chronicler's summary, attributing the deliverance from Sennacherib entirely to God's direct intervention. John Gill notes this victory was so profound that it also saved them 'from the hand of all other' enemies, acting as a powerful deterrent that secured the nation.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 32:9–22

18th Century

Theologian

The author of Chronicles compresses into 13 verses the history that occupies a chapter and a half in the book of Kings ([Reference 2 Kings 18:17–19…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 32:22

19th Century

Bishop

Thus.And. The whole verse is the chronicler’s own comment on the preceding narrative. (Compare to [Reference 2 Kings 1…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 32:22

17th Century

Pastor

Thus the Lord saved Hezekiah, and the inhabitants of
Jerusalem, from the hand of Sennacherib the king of…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 32:1–23

17th Century

Minister

Those who trust God with their safety must use proper means; otherwise, they tempt him. God will provide, but we also must do our part. Hezekiah ga…