Isaiah 39

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39

* The preaching of the gospel, and glad tidings of the coming of Christ. (1-11) The almighty power of God. (12-17) The folly of idolatry. (18-26) Against unbelief. (27-31) read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Isaiah 39:1-8

The Babylonian Embassy and Its Consequences. Encouraged by the reverses which the Assyrian forces suffered in Syria, one of the viceroys of Babylon, the Chaldean Merodach-baladan, made himself, for a number of years, independent of the Assyrian power and attained to a position of some influence in the Eastern Empire. He was naturally most desirous of establishing himself more firmly and therefore sought also the friendship of Judah with its mighty king. v. 1. At that time Merodach-baladan,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Isaiah 39:1-8

2. THE BABYLONISH EMBASSYIsaiah 39:1-81At that time Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered. 2And Hezekiah was glad of them, and showed them the house of his 1precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his 23armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 39:1-8

This brief chapter tells the story of Hezekiah's folly. After his recovery an embassy came from Babylon ostensibly to congratulate him. That their real motive was sinister is evident from the attitude of Isaiah when he came to the king and rebuked him. Hezekiah, flattered by their coming, showed them all his treasures, and thus gave away secrets which should have been hidden from their eyes. The prophet rebuked him, and foretold that the very things which he had shown the visitors would one... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39

Chapter 39 Visitors From Babylon. ‘At that time.’ That is at the time of his having received the sign from God and having gone up to the house of Yahweh to acknowledge and give thanks for His power. What better time for ambassadors from Babylon to arrive? Surely he would now tell them to be on their way because God was able to deliver Jerusalem and Judah from the Assyrian yoke. God had primed him up and had given him two remarkable signs, his extension of life and God’s revelation of His power... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39:1

‘At that time Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he had heard that he was sick and had recovered.’ There can be little doubt that Merodach-baladan, who was at that time in rebellion against Assyria (this was probably early in 702 BC), was using Hezekiah’s recovery as a means of intrigue. The visit was to be seen outwardly as for an innocent reason, but it had a far deeper significance. Merodach-baladan was seeking and offering... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39:2

‘And Hezekiah was glad of them, and showed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious oil, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures. There was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah did not show them.’ Flattered, and desirous of their admiration, and very willing to enter into an alliance, Hezekiah forgot the significance of his deliverance from death and the great sign that had... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39:3

‘Then Isaiah the prophet came to king Hezekiah, and said to him, “What did these men say, and from where did they come to you?” And Hezekiah said, “They have come to me from a far country, even from Babylon.” Isaiah had seen these rich and powerful lords, and knew that mischief was afoot. But he was unable to do anything until they had gone. No doubt a great deal of secrecy had been preserved. (If there is one thing men love more than showing off it is being involved in intrigue, and to feel... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39:4

‘And Hezekiah answered, “They have seen all that is in my house. There is nothing among my treasures that I have not shown them.” ’ Hezekiah replied promptly and openly. He had shown them everything. He was fully committed to an alliance. He had committed all that he had. It is as though he did not know what he had done.Isaiah knew instinctively what the only consequence of this could be. If you show off your treasures to a great and proud king of a powerful nation one day he will come and... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39:8

‘Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of Yahweh which you have spoken is good.” He said moreover, “For there will be peace and truth in my days.” ’ That Hezekiah lacked Messianic ambition comes out clearly here. He was not concerned with the distant future. He had no vision of the future that God had promised through Isaiah. He was simply satisfied that it meant that in his own day peace and truth would prevail. He was quite prepared for the future house of David to be in slavery (what a... read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Isaiah 39:1-8

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Isaiah 39:1-8

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 39:1-8

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39:1

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39:2

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39:3

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39:4

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 39:8

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