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It happened, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Ararat. Esar-haddon his son reigned in his place.

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Justice on God's Timeline

Commentators note that Sennacherib's assassination occurred about 20 years after his campaign against Judah. This long delay serves as a powerful reminder that God's justice, while certain, often operates on a timeline far beyond our own immediate expectations.

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2 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 19:37

18th Century

Theologian

The death of Sennacherib, which took place many years later (680 B.C.), is recounted here because, from the divine perspective, it is the sequel to…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 19:37

19th Century

Bishop

And it came to pass. —Twenty years afterwards.

Nisroch. —This name appears to be corrupt. The Septuagint g…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 19:37

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Kings 19:1)

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 19:35–37

17th Century

Minister

That night which followed the sending of this message to Hezekiah, the main body of their army was slain. See how weak the mightiest men are before…