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An Intentional Repetition
Commentators note that this verse repeats the account of Israel's exile from the previous chapter. This is not a mistake but a deliberate literary choice to emphasize the immense significance of this national tragedy. It serves as a solemn backdrop for the contrasting story of Judah's deliverance that immediately follows.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 18:9–12
18th Century
Theologian
These verses repeat the account given in the marginal reference. The great importance of the event may explain why it is included twice.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 18:9–12
19th Century
Bishop
The account of the captivity of northern Israel is repeated here, because the editor faithfully reproduces what he found in the abstract of the
John Gill
On 2 Kings 18:11
17th Century
Pastor
And the king of Assyria did carry away Israel unto Assyria,
&c.] Of the places he disposed of them in, after mention…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 18:9–16
17th Century
Minister
The invasion Sennacherib made upon Judah was a great calamity to that kingdom, by which God would try the faith of Hezekiah and chastise the people…