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The Lure of Counterfeit Peace
The Assyrian commander offers a "blessing" or "peace"—the chance for everyone to enjoy their own vine and fig tree. Commentators explain this is a deceptive tactic. It promises immediate material security and comfort as a way to lure the people away from trusting God and their king, Hezekiah. This false peace is a cloak for what is actually submission and future bondage.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 36:16
18th Century
Theologian
Hearken not to Hezekiah - Do not listen to his pleas to trust in him and in Yahweh; do not unite with him in attempting to make any resistan…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 36:15–16
19th Century
Bishop
Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the Lord ... —Rabshakeh had apparently heard from spies or deserters of Hezekiah’s…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 36:16
16th Century
Theologian
Do not listen to Hezekiah. While he labors to turn the hearts of the people away from Hezekiah, he at the same time invites them to pleasu…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 36:16
17th Century
Pastor
Hearken not to Hezekiah: To his exhortations and persuasions to trust in the Lord; nor would he have them obey him in thi…