Isaiah 39

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 39

The story of this chapter likewise we had before, 2 Kgs. 20:12 It is here repeated, not only as a very memorable and improvable passage, but because it concludes with a prophecy of the captivity in Babylon; and as the former part of the prophecy of this book frequently referred to Sennacherib's invasion and the defeat of that, to which therefore the history of that was very fitly subjoined, so the latter part of this book speaks much of the Jews? captivity in Babylon and their deliverance out... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 39:1-4

Hence we may learn these lessons:?1. That humanity and common civility teach us to rejoice with our friends and neighbours when they rejoice, and to congratulate them on their deliverances, and particularly their recoveries from sickness. The king of Babylon, having heard that Hezekiah had been sick, and had recovered, sent to compliment him upon the occasion. If Christians be unneighbourly, heathens will shame them. 2. It becomes us to give honour to those whom our God puts honour upon. The... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 39:5-8

Hence let us observe, 1. That, if God love us, he will humble us, and will find some way or other to pull down our spirits when they are lifted up above measure. A mortifying message is sent to Hezekiah, that he might be humbled for the pride of his heart, and be convinced of the folly of it; for though God may suffer his people to fall into sin, as he did Hezekiah here, to prove him, that he might know all that was in his heart, yet he will not suffer them to lie still in it. 2. It is just... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 39

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 39 This chapter gives an account of Hezekiah's fall into sin after his recovery, and the correction he had for it. The king of Babylon sent messengers to him to congratulate him upon his recovery, Isaiah 39:1 . Hezekiah received them with great joy, and in the pride of his heart showed them all his treasures, Isaiah 39:2 . Isaiah the prophet examined him about it, which he readily owned, Isaiah 39:3 upon which the Babylonish captivity is foretold, when all his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 39:1

At that time Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon ,.... The same is called Berodach, 2 Kings 20:12 which, according to Hillerus F26 Onomast. Sacr. p, 603. , is the same with Barmerodach, the son of Merodach; though it is generally took to be a slip of the scribe's there, or a change of letter, as is common in names; he was either afterwards made a god of, or he had his name from an idol of the Babylonians so called, Jeremiah 50:1 , which signifies "a pure lord."... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 39:2

And Hezekiah was glad of them ,.... Not of the presents, for he was very rich, and stood in no need of them, nor does it appear that he was covetous; but of the ambassadors, and of the honour that was done him in having such sent to him from such a prince; his sin was vain glory; and because he might hope that such a powerful ally would be a security to him against any after attempt of the king of Assyria, in which he was guilty of another sin, vain confidence, or trusting in an arm of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 39:3

Then came Isaiah the prophet unto King Hezekiah ,.... Quickly after the ambassadors had been with the king, and he had shown them all his treasures; the prophet did not come of himself, but was sent by the Lord, though he was not sent for by the king; in the time of his distress and illness he could send for him, but now being well, and in prosperity, he forgot the prophet, to send for him, and have his advice, how he should behave towards these men, as not to offend the Lord: and said... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 39:4

Then said he, what have they seen in thine house ?.... Coming nearer to the point he had in view, and which was the thing that was displeasing to the Lord; not that he had received the ambassadors, and used them in such a manner as persons in such a quality ought to be used; but that he had shown them what he ought not to have done, and especially from such a principle of pride and vanity as he did: and Hezekiah answered without any reserve, very openly, not suspecting that the prophet... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 39:5

Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah ,.... Now he begins to let him know that he came not of himself, and that he did not ask these questions to gratify his own curiosity, but that he came from the Lord, and with a word of rebuke from him: hear the word of the Lord of hosts ; a greater King than thou art, who art so elated with thy riches, and grandeur, and fame; or than the king of Babylon, whose ambassadors these are; even the King of kings, and Lord of armies above and below, and who is able... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 39:6

Behold, the days come ,.... Or, "are coming F5 באים "venientes", Montanus; "venturi sunt", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. "; and which quickly came; after a few reigns more, even in Jehoiakim's time: that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon ; as it was, when Jehoiakim king of Judah, his mother, servants, princes, and officers, were taken by the king of Babylon, and carried captive, and along... read more

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