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
3. Yahweh’s immediate encouragement 19:1-13Hezekiah’s response to this crisis was to turn to Yahweh in prayer and to His prophet for an answer. He sensed his position under Yahweh’s authority, humbled himself, and sought God’s help (cf. 2 Samuel 7; 1 Kings 8). God rewarded Hezekiah’s attitude and assured him of success because the Assyrians had challenged the reputation of Yahweh.God’s method of deliverance involved harassing the Assyrian army. First Libnah, a town a few miles northeast of... 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
(10-13) Sennacherib’s second message repeats the arguments of 2 Kings 18:29-35. read more
(12) My fathers.—Sargon his father founded the dynasty; but he speaks of his predecessors generally as his “fathers.”Gozan.—2 Kings 17:6.Haran.—Also a west Aramean town, mentioned by Tiglath Pileser I. (circ. 1120 B.C. ) Shalmaneser II. speaks of its conquest. It had a famous sanctuary of the moon god Sin. (See Genesis 11:31.)Rezeph.—The Assyrian Raçappa, a town of Mesopotamia, often mentioned in the inscriptions.The children of Eden.—Schrader identifies this community with Bît-Adini (“the... 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
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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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 19:1-37
Freed from Assyrian power (18:13-19:37)When news reached Hezekiah that the Assyrian army, under the new king Sennacherib, was heading for Jerusalem, he quickly prepared the defences of the city. He also cut off any water supply outside the city that might be of help to the besieging armies. Above all, he encouraged his troops to trust in God for victory (13; 2 Chronicles 32:1-8). But, on seeing the strength of the siege, Hezekiah began to repent of his rebellion and offered to pay whatever... read more