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The Historical Crisis
Commentators explain that this invasion by Assyria's King Sennacherib was not random. It was a direct response to King Hezekiah's decision to rebel against Assyrian oppression and refuse to pay tribute. This act of faith set the stage for a major international crisis.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 36:1
18th Century
Theologian
In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah — Of his reign, 709 B.C.
That Sennacherib — Sennacherib was the son and successor of Shalma…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 36:1
19th Century
Bishop
It came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah ... —In the judgment of nearly all Assyriologists (Sir Henry Rawl…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 36:1
16th Century
Theologian
It happened in the fourteenth year. In this and the following chapter, the Prophet relates a remarkable history, which may be regarded as …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 36:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah, &c.] The following piece of history is inserted from the boo…