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God's Sovereign Decree
Commentators highlight that the weakness of the nations conquered by Assyria was a direct result of God's divine plan. Just as God had raised up Assyria for His purposes, He also decreed the powerlessness of these other kingdoms. This verse shows that God is sovereign over the rise and fall of all nations, not just Israel.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 19:26
18th Century
Theologian
The weakness of the nations exposed to the Assyrian attacks was as much a result of the divine decrees as was the strength of the Assyrians themsel…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 19:26
19th Century
Bishop
Of small power.— Literally, short-handed. (Isaiah 59:1.) Keil compares the well-known title of Artaxerxes I, …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 19:26
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Kings 19:1)
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 19:20–34
17th Century
Minister
All Sennacherib's movements were under Divine cognizance. God Himself undertakes to defend the city; and that person, that place, which He undertak…