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Yahweh was with him; wherever he went forth he prospered: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and didn`t serve him.
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A Blessing Like David's
Commentators emphasize that Hezekiah's prosperity was a direct result of God's presence. Albert Barnes notes that the phrase "The Lord was with him" is highly significant, as it hadn't been applied to any king since David. This unique divine favor was the root of his success in all his undertakings.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord was with him - This phrase is very emphatic and had not been said of any king since David. The general prosperity of Hezekiah is se…
19th Century
Anglican
And he prospered ... went forth. — Whithersoever he would go forth he would prosper. (T…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Lord was with him The Word of the Lord was for his help, as the Targum:
and he prospered …
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