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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 37:21-38

We may here observe, 1. That those who receive messages of terror from men with patience, and send messages of faith to God by prayer, may expect messages of grace and peace from God for their comfort, even when they are most cast down. Isaiah sent a long answer to Hezekiah's prayer in God's name, sent it in writing (for it was too long to be sent by word of mouth), and sent it by way of return to his prayer, relation being thereunto had: ?Whereas thou hast prayed to me, know, for thy comfort,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 37:32

For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant ,.... The Targum is, "the rest of the righteous;' the same as before; who, when the city should be free from the enemy, would go out of it, and return to their former settlements, in the several parts of Judea; a type of those who went out of Jerusalem with the Gospel of Christ, and spread it not only in Judea, but in the Gentile world: and they that escape out of Mount Zion ; the same persons, differently described; some of whom were in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 37:32

The zeal , etc. (comp. Isaiah 9:7 ). The phrase is very emphatic, marking the greatness of the thing to be done, and at the same time bringing the strophe to an end with an asseveration beyond which nothing could go. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 37:32

The zeal of the Lord. Cheyne renders, "The jealousy of Jehovah-Sabaoth shall perform this;" and he suggestively says, "'Jealousy,' being the affectional manifestation of the Divine holiness, is a 'two-edged word,' implying the destruction of all that opposes the Divine covenant, and the furtherance of all that promotes it." Zeal also expresses "earnest desire," and that vigorous and persistent activity in which such desire finds expression. In this sense we may treat Jehu's boast of his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 37:32

Shall go forth a remnant - The word ‘remnant’ means that which is left; and does not of necessity imply that it should be a small portion. No doubt a part of the Jews were destroyed in the invasion of Sennacherib, but the assurance is here given that a portion of them would remain in safety, and that they would constitute that from which the future prosperity of the state would arise.And they that escape - Margin, ‘The escaping,’ that is, the remnant.The zeal - (See the note at Isaiah 9:7). read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 37:1-38

Assyria defeated (37:1-38)Hezekiah now realized his mistake in ignoring Isaiah and relying on Egypt. In a humble but open acknowledgment that Judah’s plight was desperate, he sent to ask Isaiah to appeal to God for help (37:1-4). Isaiah reassured Hezekiah that God would not tolerate Assyria’s mockery of him (5-7).When the Assyrians temporarily withdrew from Jerusalem to deal with an enemy attack to the south-west, they sent a letter renewing their threats. They reminded the Jerusalemites that... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 37:32

zeal = jealousy. Reference to Pentateuch. Compare Isaiah 9:7 . See App-92 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 37:31-32

Isaiah 37:31-32. And the remnant that is escaped— The prophet passes from fields to men, and from the cultivation of land to the nation and the church; for, having just said, that, being delivered from the Assyrians, they should cultivate their land as usual, he adds, that it should also come to pass that the nation and the church, delivered from this calamity, should flourish again, increase, and bring forth much fruit; which we know happened under Hezekiah. See 2 Chronicles 32:22. However,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 37:8-35

King Hezekiah’s challenge 37:8-35This section contains two parts: Sennacherib’s letter to Hezekiah, and Hezekiah’s response to it. read more

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