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Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivvah?
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A Taunt Against Kings
Commentators note that the Assyrian messenger's taunt escalates. In a previous verse (Isaiah 36:19), he questioned the power of the gods of conquered nations. Here, he questions the power of their kings. The implied, chilling answer is that these kings are defeated, likely imprisoned or executed in Nineveh. This rhetorical question was designed to crush Hezekiah's hope by showing that no human power could stand against Assyria.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The king of Hamath — (See the note at Isaiah 36:19).
Hena and Ivah — Hena is mentioned in 2 Kings 18:34; [Reference…
19th Century
Anglican
Where is the king of Hamath ... — The question which had been asked in Isaiah 36:19 concerning the gods of the cities named is now asked a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arphad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim
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13th Century
Catholic
And it came to pass, when King Hezekiah had heard it. In this part, the author shows how Hezekiah fought against the blasphemies…
