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Therefore thus says Yahweh concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come to this city, nor shoot an arrow there, neither shall he come before it with shield, nor cast up a mound against it.

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A Four-Fold 'No'

God's promise to protect Jerusalem was remarkably specific. Commentators explain that He declared the Assyrians would not (1) enter the city, (2) shoot an arrow into it, (3) advance for an assault with shields, or (4) build siege mounds. This wasn't just a promise of victory; it was a promise that the enemy wouldn't even be able to begin their standard military operations.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 37:33

18th Century

Theologian

He shall not come into this city - Sennacherib probably encamped on the northeast side of the city, and his army was destroyed ther…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 37:33

19th Century

Bishop

Nor come before it with shields. —The clause points to the two forms of attack:

  1. the invaders marching to the…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 37:33

16th Century

Theologian

Therefore thus says Jehovah. He now returns to the deliverance of which he had formerly spoken. For God promised:

  1. that he wou…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 37:33

17th Century

Pastor

Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the king of Assyria ,
&c.] The issue of his expedition, and the fruitfulness…