The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 19:1-7
Hezekiah and Isaiah. The messengers whom Hezekiah had sent having returned and reported to him the words of Rabshakeh ( 2 Kings 18:37 ), the king was plunged in unspeakable distress. We have now to observe his behavior in his trouble. I. HEZEKIAH 'S GRIEF . 1. He assumed the signs of deepest mourning . The messengers had come to him with their clothes rent. Hezekiah now rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth. His humiliation was sincere. The words he had... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 19:1-7
A good man's prayers sought. Hezekiah is in deep distress of spirit at the haughty, defiant, confident tone of Rabshakeh. He wants help in his trouble. He sends not to his men of war, not to his statesmen, for advice, but to the man of God. I. CHARACTER GIVES CONFIDENCE . Isaiah was known to live near to God. Therefore Hezekiah had confidence in him. Here is a good test of the character of your companions and associates . Would you go to them in time of trouble? Would you... read more