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A Question of Order
Commentators observe that this verse is not in chronological order. Hezekiah's question for a sign, recorded here, actually prompted the miracle of the sun-dial described earlier in verses 7-8. Scholars explain that this reversal of order is a common feature in ancient Hebrew writing.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 38:22
18th Century
Theologian
Hezekiah also had said: What evidence or proof do I have that I will be restored, and permitted to go to the temple? The miracle on the sun-…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 38:22
16th Century
Theologian
Now, Hezekiah had said. Some explain this verse as if this also had been a sign given to Hezekiah, and therefore, view it as connected wit…
John Gill
On Isaiah 38:22
17th Century
Pastor
Hezekiah also had said Unto Isaiah, as in (2 Kings 20:8): what is the sign that I shall go up to …
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 38:9–22
17th Century
Minister
Here we have Hezekiah's thanksgiving. It is good for us to remember the mercies we receive in sickness. Hezekiah records the condition he was in. H…