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Now therefore, Yahweh our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you are Yahweh, even you only.

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Prayer for God's Glory First

Commentators unanimously agree that Hezekiah's primary motive was not his own safety but the honor of God's name. His prayer serves as a model for Christians, showing that our ultimate aim in prayer, even for deliverance, should be that God is glorified and recognized as the one true God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 37:20

18th Century

Theologian

That all the kingdoms of the earth may know - Since He has been able to subdue all others, and since Judea alone, the land under th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 37:20

16th Century

Theologian

And now, O Jehovah our God. At the conclusion of his prayer, the pious king now rises above the fear with which he had struggled, for the …

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 37:20

17th Century

Pastor

Now therefore, O Lord our God, save us from his hand The hand of the king of Assyria. The Lord has promised that he would…