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It happened, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of Yahweh.

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Prayer as the First Resort

When faced with a terrifying threat and blasphemy against God, King Hezekiah's first action was not to form a committee or devise a military strategy. Commentators unanimously highlight that he immediately went to the temple to pray. This serves as a powerful model for believers: in any crisis, our first and most important response should be to turn directly to God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 37:1

18th Century

Theologian

When King Hezekiah heard it – He heard the account of the words of Rabshakeh (Isaiah 36:22).

That he tore his clothes<…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 37:1

19th Century

Bishop

Covered himself with sackcloth. —The king was probably accompanied by his ministers, all in the penitential sackcloth of mourners …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 37:1

16th Century

Theologian

And it came to pass. The Prophet declares that the only hope of safety left to the pious king was to bring his complaints before God as a …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 37:1

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass, when King Hezekiah heard it The report that his ministers made to him of the blasphemies and threate…