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In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden.
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A Pivotal Moment in History
Commentators agree this verse sets a specific historical marker: the death of the wicked King Ahaz. During his reign, Judah was weakened, and its enemies, the Philistines, grew bold. They saw the transition to a new, young king (Hezekiah) as an opportunity to dominate Judah.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the year that king Ahaz died – This is the caption or title to the following prophecy, which occupies the remainder of this chap…
19th Century
Anglican
In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden. —The prophecies against Babylon and Assyria are naturally followed by a …
Baptist
About this time, the Philistines had plucked up courage, and had invaded Judah.
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16th Century
Protestant
In the year that King Ahaz died. Here the fifteenth chapter should have begun, for the Prophet addresses a new subject; and this plainly s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the year that King Ahaz died was this burden. The following heavy prophecy, concerning the destruction of the Philisti…
Assurance is given of the destruction of the Philistines and their power, by famine and war. Hezekiah would be more formidable to them than Uzziah …
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13th Century
Catholic
409. Her time is near at hand. In this part, he promises liberation to the Jews through the destruction of Babylon, which he threatened abov…
