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The Enemy's Demoralizing Taunt
Commentators explain that Rabshakeh's question is a calculated insult designed to crush Judah's morale. He argues that even the least significant Assyrian commander is too mighty for King Hezekiah to defeat. This highlights a common tactic of spiritual enemies: to magnify their own power and make God's people feel hopelessly outmatched.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 36:9
18th Century
Theologian
How then will you turn away the face - The most unimportant captain in the army of Assyria commands more horsemen than this, and how can you…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 36:9
16th Century
Theologian
And how do you despise? He confirms the preceding statement and shows that Hezekiah is so far from being able to endure the presence of hi…
John Gill
On Isaiah 36:9
17th Century
Pastor
How then will you turn away the face of one captain of the
least of my master's servants