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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 18:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 18:7
19th Century
Bishop
And he prospered ... went forth. — Whithersoever he would go forth he would prosper. (T…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 18:7
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 18:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Hezekiah was a true son of David. Some others did what was right, but not like David. Let us not suppose that when times and people are bad, they m…