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The writing of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick, and was recovered of his sickness.

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A Public Record of Praise

Commentators agree that this verse is the title for the following poem. Hezekiah wrote it down not just as a personal note, but as a public record and memorial. Like many of David's psalms, it was intended to declare God's goodness to his generation and to posterity, ensuring the miraculous healing would not be forgotten.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 38:9

18th Century

Theologian

The writing of Hezekiah - This is the title of the following hymn, a record that Hezekiah made to celebrate the goodness of God in restoring…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 38:9

19th Century

Bishop

The writing of Hezekiah ...Isaiah 38:21–22 would seem to have their right place before the elegiac psalm that follow…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 38:9

16th Century

Theologian

The writing of Hezekiah. Though sacred history gives no account of this writing, yet it deserves to be recorded and is highly worthy of ob…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 38:9

17th Century

Pastor

The writing of Hezekiah king of Judah The Septuagint and Arabic versions call it a "prayer": but the Targum, much better,…

Matthew Henry

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…