2 Kings 18:11

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 18:11

And the king of Assyria did carry away Israel unto Assyria ,.... Of the places he disposed of them in, after mentioned; see Gill on 2 Kings 17:6 . 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 18:9-12

THE PUNISHMENT OF SAMARIA FOR DISOBEDIENCE . In contrast with Hezekiah's piety and consequent prosperity, the author places the disobedience ( 2 Kings 18:12 ) and consequent extinction of the sister kingdom ( 2 Kings 18:9-11 ), which Belonged to Hezekiah's earlier years, and was an event of the greatest importance to him, since it made his dominions conterminous with those of Assyria, and exposed his northern frontier to attack at any moment from the Assyrian forces. According... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:9-12

Captivity and its cause. (See homily on preceding chapter, 2 Kings 18:6-23 .)—C.H.I. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 18:11

And the King of Assyria — i.e. Sargon— did carry away Israel unto Assyria —the empire, not the country— and put them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Modes (see the comment on 2 Kings 17:6 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 18:9-12

These verses repeat the account given in the marginal reference. The extreme importance of the event may account for the double insertion. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 18:1-12

18:1-25:30 HISTORY TO THE FALL OF JUDAHNew policies under Hezekiah (18:1-12)With the destruction of the kingdom of Israel in the north and the disastrous reign of Ahaz in the south, Assyrian influence in Palestine was at its peak. In spite of this, the young king Hezekiah set out on the bold task of reforming Judah’s religion and freeing Judah from Assyrian power. He destroyed all the local idolatrous shrines (something that no king since David had been able to do), and because of this the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Kings 18:11

Halah. Some codices, with two early printed editions, read "Halath". read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Kings 18:1-12

1. Hezekiah’s goodness 18:1-12Hezekiah began reigning as his father Ahaz’s vice-regent in 729 B.C. and ruled as such for 14 years. In 715 B.C. he began his sole rule over Judah that lasted until 697 B.C. (18 years). He then reigned with his son Manasseh who served as his vice-regent for 11 more years (697-686 B.C.). His 29-year reign (2 Kings 18:2) was from 715-686 B.C. [Note: See J. Barton Payne, "The Relationship of the Reign of Ahaz to the Accession of Hezekiah," Bibliotheca Sacra 125:501... read more

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