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Attacking the Source of Hope
Commentators explain that the Assyrian official's strategy was to dismantle every source of hope for Judah. After dismissing military might, he directly attacks their faith, telling them not to trust in the LORD. This highlights a common spiritual tactic: enemies of faith often seek to undermine trust in God's specific promises of deliverance.
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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 18:30
19th Century
Bishop
Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the Lord. —Hezekiah cannot save you himself (2 Kings 18:29); Jehovah w…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 18:30
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…