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A Humiliating Offer
Commentators explain that the Assyrian official's offer was a deep insult. He taunts Judah by saying that even if Assyria gifted them 2,000 warhorses, Judah was so militarily weak they couldn't find enough trained cavalrymen to ride them. This was a psychological tactic designed to highlight Judah's weakness and Assyria's overwhelming power.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 18:23
18th Century
Theologian
The phrase translated “give pledges,” or “hostages” (from the margin), is perhaps best understood as meaning “make an agreement.” If you will “bind…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 18:23
19th Century
Bishop
Give pledges to. —Rather, make a compact with... So the Syriac; literally, mingle with... have dealings with…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 18:23
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Kings 18:17)
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 18:17–37
17th Century
Minister
Rabshakeh tries to convince the Jews that it was pointless for them to resist. What confidence is this in which you trust? It would be well if sinn…