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It may be Yahweh your God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master has sent to defy the living God, and will rebuke the words which Yahweh your God has heard: why lift up your prayer for the remnant that is left.
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Hope in Desperation
Hezekiah's phrase "It may be" is not an expression of doubt, but of profound hope in a desperate situation. One commentator clarifies this is the language of someone "hoping, not doubting." In moments of crisis, when human options are exhausted, turning to God with hope is a powerful act of faith. As Matthew Henry notes, "Man's extremity is God's opportunity."
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Will hear – That is, he will show that he has heard; he will notice and punish.
The living God – See the note on [Reference 1 …
19th Century
Anglican
It may be. —The old commentator Clericus well remarks: “Non est dubitantis sed sperantis.”
And wil…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 19:1)
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Hezekiah expressed deep concern at the dishonor done to God by Rabshakeh's blasphemy. Those who speak from God to us—we should particularly desire …
