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Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of Yahweh which you have spoken. He said moreover, Isn`t it so, if peace and truth shall be in my days?
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A Humble, Human Reaction
Commentators see Hezekiah's response as a mix of pious submission and natural human relief. While he humbly accepts God's judgment as "good," he is also clearly grateful that the disaster will not happen in his lifetime. Scholars suggest this isn't necessarily a sign of selfishness, but a realistic reaction that acknowledges God's justice while also appreciating His mercy in delaying the punishment.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Good is the word ... - This language is interpreted by some as expressing a true spirit of resignation and humility, while others see it as …
19th Century
Anglican
Good is the word of the Lord ... —Pious acquiescence in the will of God. (Compare Eli’s: It is the Lord: let …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 20:12)
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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…