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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators explain this prophecy was fulfilled generations later. While Hezekiah's own son Manasseh was taken to Babylon, the prophecy more specifically points to his royal descendants, like Daniel and his companions, who were taken away to serve in the Babylonian court as recorded in Daniel 1:3.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 20:18
18th Century
Theologian
This prophecy had two fulfillments, each complementary to the other. Manasseh, Hezekiah’s actual son, was “carried to Babylon” ([Reference 2 Chroni…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 20:18
19th Century
Bishop
Thy sons ... beget — that is, your descendants. Compare to the fulfillment (Daniel 1:3). Ewald refer…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 20:18
17th Century
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(See Gill on 2 Kings 20:12)
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 20:12–21
17th Century
Minister
The king of Babylon was at this time independent of the king of Assyria, though shortly after subdued by him. Hezekiah showed his treasures and arm…