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It happened that night, that the angel of Yahweh went forth, and struck in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred eighty-five thousand: and when men arose early in the morning, behold, these were all dead bodies.
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A Silent, Divine Judgment
Commentators emphasize that the destruction of the Assyrian army was a silent, supernatural event. The soldiers died in their sleep without any alarm or disturbance until morning. This highlights that it was not a battle but a direct, divine judgment, demonstrating God's power to act in ways beyond natural explanation.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The camp of the Assyrians - Which had now been moved to Pelusium, if we can trust Herodotus; or which, in any case, was at a considerable di…
19th Century
Anglican
THE CATASTROPHE. SENNACHERIB’S RETREAT, AND HIS “VIOLENT END.
And it came to pass (in) that night.<…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 19:1)
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