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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 18:29–30
18th Century
Theologian
There were two grounds, and only two, on which Hezekiah could rest his refusal to surrender:
- Ability to resist by his own natural mili…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 18:29
19th Century
Bishop
Let not Hezekiah deceive you. —Rab-shakeh was quick-witted enough to take instant advantage of Eliakim’s unwary remark, and to come forwar…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 18:29
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…