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History Confirms Scripture
Scholars note that for centuries, King Sargon was only known from this single verse, leading some to question his existence. However, archaeological discoveries, such as the annals of his reign found in modern-day Iraq, have confirmed he was a major Assyrian king. This verse serves as a powerful example of how history and archaeology can affirm the biblical record's accuracy.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 20:1
18th Century
Theologian
In the year that Tartan came to Ashdod - Tartan was one of the generals of Sennacherib.
Ashdod, called by the Greeks Azotus, was a se…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 20:1
19th Century
Bishop
In the year that Tartan came to Ashdod. —Better, the Tartan. The word was an official title borne by the generalissimo of…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 20:1
16th Century
Theologian
In the year that Tartan came to Ashdod. In the preceding chapter Isaiah prophesied about the calamity that threatened Egypt, and at the sa…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 20:1
17th Century
Pastor
In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod
Or Azotus, as the Septuagint here call it; and which is its name in the New…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 20:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The invasion and conquest of Egypt and Ethiopia.
Isaiah was a sign to the people by his unusual dress when he walked about. He commonly wore…