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God's Comprehensive Care
Commentators explain that God's promise to Hezekiah was not just about healing his body but also about providing complete security for Jerusalem. The assurance to "defend this city" was crucial because, as scholars like Calvin and Gill note, the threat from Assyria could have easily returned. This shows that God's care is comprehensive, addressing both personal and national anxieties.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 38:6
18th Century
Theologian
And I will deliver thee and this city – The meaning of this promise is that he and the city would be finally and entirely delivered…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 38:6
16th Century
Theologian
And I will deliver you. Those who think that Hezekiah was sick during the time of the siege base an argument on this, contending that othe…
John Gill
On Isaiah 38:6
17th Century
Pastor
And I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the
king of Assyria
So that i…
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 38:1–8
17th Century
Minister
When we pray in our sickness, though God does not send to us such an answer as he here sent to Hezekiah, yet, if by his Spirit he instructs us to b…