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Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, Whereas you have prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria,
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God Responds to Prayer
Commentators unanimously highlight that God's message through Isaiah is a direct response to Hezekiah's prayer. As John Calvin notes, God acts when matters reach an extreme, showing His readiness to answer those who call on Him. The response is explicitly linked to the prayer ('Whereas thou hast prayed'), demonstrating that God hears and acts on behalf of those who rely on Him instead of their own strength.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whereas you have prayed - Because you have come to me instead of relying on your own resources and strength. In 2 Kings 19:20, i…
19th Century
Anglican
Then Isaiah the son of Amoz ... —According to the rectified chronology, the grand burst of prophecy which follows was the…
16th Century
Protestant
Then Isaiah sent to Hezekiah. This shows the result of the prayer; for, as soon as matters reached an extreme, God suddenly holds out his …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying Isaiah, by a spirit of prophecy, was made acquainted by the Lor…
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…
