CHAP. XIX. Hezekiah, mourning, sendeth to Isaiah to pray for him; he comforteth him: Sennacherib sendeth a blasphemous letter to Hezekiah; Hezekiah's prayer. An angel slayeth the Assyrians: Sennacherib is slain by his own sons.* Before Christ 710. * See the Annotations and Reflections on Isaiah, ch. 37 where this chapter is repeated nearly word for word. read more
4. Hezekiah’s prayer 19:14-19Sennacherib sent another warning to Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:10-13) that led him to pray again. Some scholars believe that Sennacherib conducted two campaigns against Jerusalem. [Note: Bright, pp. 282-87.] Hezekiah’s model prayer shows the king’s proper view of Yahweh, himself, and their relationship, all of which were in harmony with God’s revelation. Hezekiah’s concern was more for God’s glory than for Judah’s safety. Furthermore, he viewed deliverance as an occasion... read more
The Deliverance of Jerusalem2. Isaiah the prophet] This is the first mention of Isaiah in this book, but his own writings show that he had been an active teacher and statesman not only during the earlier years of Hezekiah himself, but also during the reign of Hezekiah’s predecessor Ahaz: see on 2 Kings 16:7; 2 Kings 18:7. The chapters in the prophet’s writings which relate to the present occasion are 2 Kings 10:5 to 2 Kings 12:6; 2 Kings 14:24-27; 2 Kings 17:12-14, 2 Kings 17:22, 2 Kings... read more
(16) Bow down thine ear, and hear.—Not so much my prayer as the words of Sennacherib.Open, Lord, thine eyes, and see.—Referring, as Thenius says, to Sennacherib’s letter; not, however, as if Jehovah’s eyes were closed before this prayer. To treat the figurative language of the Old Testament in such a manner does violence to common sense. “Bow thine ear,” “Open thine eyes,” in Hezekiah’s mouth simply meant “Intervene actively between me and my enemy;” although, no doubt, such expressions... read more
Hezekiah 2 Kings 19:1 I. Hezekiah was a type of Christ. In what way? Look, first, at the destruction of the brazen serpent, as told us in this morning's lesson. Try to realize all that it meant. It requires strong, brave men to do the thing, for this serpent had a wonderful history and sacred association. For many generations it had been one of the objects which most stirred the hearts of the Jews. But it had lost its power completely; it had become an object of superstitious worship, and so... read more
THE GREAT DELIVERANCEB.C. 7012 Kings 19:1-37"There brake He the arrows of the bow, the shield, the sword, and the battle."- Psalms 76:3."And the might of the Gentile, unsmote by the sword Hath melted like snow at the glance of the Lord."- BYRON."Vuolsi cosi cola dove si puote Cio che si vuole: e piu non dimandare."- DANTE."Through love, through hope, through faith’s transcendent dower, We feel that we are greater than we know."- WORDSWORTH."God shall help her, and that when the morning... read more
2. Hezekiah and Isaiah and the Deliverance CHAPTER 19 1. Hezekiah’s message to Isaiah (2 Kings 19:1-5 ) 2. Isaiah’s answer. (2 Kings 19:6-7 ) 3. Sennacherib’s message to Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:8-13 ; 2 Chronicles 32:17 ) 4. Hezekiah’s Prayer (2 Kings 19:14-19 ; 2 Chronicles 32:20 ) 5. Jehovah’s answer through Isaiah (2 Kings 19:20-34 ) 6. The deliverance (2 Kings 19:35 ; 2 Chronicles 32:21-22 ) 7. Sennacherib’s death (2 Kings 19:30-37 ) And Hezekiah also rent his clothes. In... read more
19:16 LORD, {k} bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the {l} living God.(k) Show by effect that you will not allow your Name to be blasphemed.(l) By this title he discerns God from all idols and false gods. read more
GOD'S ANSWER THROUGH ISAIAH (vv.1-7) Hezekiah, when he heard the report, showed the same humble attitude as his three servants had. He tore his cloches and put on sackcloth, the symbol of repentance and self-judgment. This was negative, but he also cook the positive action of going into the house of the Lord. There he would find positive help. No doubt it was through the Lord's guidance that he sent Eliakim and Shebna and the elders of Israel to Isaiah the prophet. The message they brought... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Kings 19:16
living God. Always used in contrast with idols. read more