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A Sign of Faith, Not Doubt
Commentators agree that Hezekiah's request for a sign was not an act of disbelief. Instead, like Gideon, he humbly asked for confirmation to strengthen his faith. Scholars explain that the motive is key; Hezekiah's request was pious, unlike the contentious demands for a sign made to Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 20:8
18th Century
Theologian
And Hezekiah said - Before his actual recovery, Hezekiah, who at first may have felt no better, asked for a "sign" that he would indeed be r…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 20:8
19th Century
Bishop
What shall be the sign ...? —Compare 2 Kings 19:29 and note; Isaiah 7:11 and following, wh…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 20:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Hezekiah said to Isaiah,.... Or "had said," {w} before the plaster of figs was directed to, or, however, laid on, and as soon as he was told he…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 20:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Hezekiah was sick to the point of death in the same year that the king of Assyria besieged Jerusalem. Isaiah brought a warning to Hezekiah to prepa…