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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 37:8
18th Century
Theologian
So Rabshakeh returned – Returned from Jerusalem to the camp of his master. He had received no answer to his insulting message ([Reference Is…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 37:8
19th Century
Bishop
Warring against Libnah ... Lachish. — Both names occur in Joshua 15:39; Joshua 15:42, as belonging to Judah. The step w…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 37:8
16th Century
Theologian
And Rabshakeh having returned. The sacred historian now explains how Rabshakeh, without accomplishing anything, returned to his king, thou…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 37:8
17th Century
Pastor
So Rabshakeh returned
To the king of Assyria his master, to give him an account how things went at Jerusalem, and th…