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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 18:9-16

The kingdom of Assyria had now grown considerable, though we never read of it till the last reign. Such changes there are in the affairs of nations and families: those that have been despicable become formidable, and those, on the contrary, are brought low that have made a great noise and figure. We have here an account, I. Of the success of Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, against Israel, his besieging Samaria (2 Kgs. 18:9), taking it (2 Kgs. 18:10), and carrying the people into captivity (2... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 18:14

And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish ,.... A city in the tribe of Judah, about twenty miles from Jerusalem, towards the southwest F17 Bunting's Travels, &c.; p. 99. ; which the king of Assyria was now besieging, 2 Chronicles 32:9 at first Hezekiah made provision to defend himself, and encouraged his people not to be afraid of the king of Assyria, 2 Chronicles 32:1 , but understanding he had taken his fortified cities, and made such progress with his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:1-37

A striking reformation, a ruthless despotism, and an unprincipled diplomacy. "How it came to pass," etc. Amongst the incidents recorded and the characters mentioned in this chapter, there stand out in great prominence three subjects for practical contemplation: The many strange and somewhat revolting historic events that make up the bulk of this chapter will come out in the discussion of these three subjects. I. A STRIKING REFORMATION . Hezekiah, who was now King of Judah, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:13-16

FIRST EXPEDITION OF SENNACHERIB AGAINST HEZEKIAH . The writer now, as is his manner, omitting as comparatively unimportant all Hezekiah's dealings with Sargon, which were without positive result, proceeds to give a brief account of Sennacherib's first expedition against him, and of its unfortunate, if not disgraceful, issue: read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:13-16

Hezekiah's weakness. Hezekiah had now been for some time on the throne. God had been with him hitherto, and had prospered him. Perhaps Hezekiah began to trust too much to his own strength. In the seventh verse we are told that he rebelled against the King of Assyria, and served him not. It does not appear that Hezekiah sought God's guidance before taking this bold step. Perhaps it would have been wiser if he had waited a little longer. At any rate, now, when he begins to feel the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:13-17

The danger of trusting to a purchased peace. I. IN THE HISTORY OF NATIONS a purchased peace is seldom more enduring or more trustworthy than this peace which Hezekiah bought of Sennacherib. Once successful in extorting money by threats, why should an enemy refrain from repeating the process? Why should he stop till he has squeezed the sponge dry, and there is no more to be got from his victim? Even then, why should he not step in and execute his original threat of destruction and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:13-17

Sennacherib's first assault. We enter in this passage on the consideration of one of the most memorable crises Judah ever passed through. The Assyrian, the rod of God's anger ( Isaiah 10:4 ), hung over Jerusalem, showing how near destruction it was if God did not interpose. A mighty deliverance was vouchsafed, showing how inviolable was its security if only fleshly confidence was renounced, and the people put their trust in the living God. I. SENNACHERIB 'S EARLY SUCCESSES : ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:14

And Hezekiah King of Judah sent to the King of Assyria to Lachish, saying. (On the position of Lachish, see the comment upon 2 Kings 14:19 .) A bas-relief in the British Museum is thought to represent Sennacherib at the siege of Lachish. He is seated on a highly ornamented throne, and is engaged in receiving prisoners. The city is represented as strongly fortified, and as attacked with sealing-ladders and battering-rams. The surrender is taking place, and the captives of importance are... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 18:14

Return from me - Or “retire from me,” i. e., “withdraw thy troops.”Three hundred talents ... - According to Sennacherib’s own account, the terms of peace were as follows:(1) A money payment to the amount of 800 talents of silver and 30 talents of gold.(2) the surrender of the Ekronite king.(3) a cession of territory toward the west and the southwest, which was apportioned between the kings of Ekron, Ashdod, and Gaza. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 18:14

2 Kings 18:14 . Hezekiah sent to the king of Assyria, saying, I have offended Namely, against thee, in revolting, and denying the usual tribute. I have given thee occasion to make war against me, of which I now repent, and am ready to make the satisfaction that shall be demanded. “Where,” says Henry: “was Hezekiah’s courage? Where his confidence in God? Why did he not advise with Isaiah, before he sent this sneaking message?” Three hundred talents of silver, and thirty talents of gold ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 18:9-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 18:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:13-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:13-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 18:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 18:14

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