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So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah; for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.
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A Strategic Military Shift
Commentators explain that the Assyrian king's move from Lachish to Libnah was a strategic military decision. He was likely repositioning his forces to confront a new threat: the approaching Egyptian army. This verse provides a glimpse into the fluid, high-stakes military situation surrounding Jerusalem.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
So Rabshakeh returned – Returned from Jerusalem to the camp of his master. He had received no answer to his insulting message ([Reference Is…
19th Century
Anglican
Warring against Libnah ... Lachish. — Both names occur in Joshua 15:39; Joshua 15:42, as belonging to Judah. The step w…
16th Century
Protestant
And Rabshakeh having returned. The sacred historian now explains how Rabshakeh, without accomplishing anything, returned to his king, thou…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So Rabshakeh returned To the king of Assyria his master, to give him an account how things went at Jerusalem, and th…
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…
