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A Taunt, Not a Real Offer
All commentators agree that the Assyrian commander's offer of 2,000 horses is not genuine but a sarcastic taunt. He is mocking Judah's military weakness, suggesting they are so ill-equipped they couldn't even find enough trained soldiers to ride the horses. This is a classic example of psychological warfare, where an enemy uses ridicule to demoralize and intimidate.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 36:8
18th Century
Theologian
Now, therefore, give pledges – The margin says, ‘Hostages.’ The Hebrew verb (ערב ‛ ârāb) primarily means to mix o…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 36:8
19th Century
Bishop
Now, therefore, give pledges. — Better, make a wager. This would seem to be a taunt interpolated by the Rabshake…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 36:8
16th Century
Theologian
Now come, give a hostage. He concludes that there will be nothing better for Hezekiah than to set aside the intention of carrying on war, …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 36:8
17th Century
Pastor
Now therefore give pledges to my master the king of Assyria, etc.] Or; "hostages"F8; that you will not rebel a…