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Thus says the king, Don`t let Hezekiah deceive you; for he will not be able to deliver you out of his hand:
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Faith Framed as Deception
Commentators note the Rab-shakeh's cunning propaganda. He attempts to drive a wedge between the people and their king by framing Hezekiah's trust in God as a dangerous deception. This tactic of portraying faith-based leadership as foolishness is a common spiritual attack, designed to erode confidence in God and His appointed leaders.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There were two grounds, and only two, on which Hezekiah could rest his refusal to surrender:
19th Century
Anglican
Let not Hezekiah deceive you. —Rab-shakeh was quick-witted enough to take instant advantage of Eliakim’s unwary remark, and to come forwar…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 18:17)
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