2 Kings 20:18
“And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
This prophecy had two fulfillments, each complementary to the other. Manasseh, Hezekiah’s actual son, was “carried to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They shall be eunuchs - Perhaps this means no more than that they should become household servants to the kings of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 20:12-21
Here is, I. An embassy sent to Hezekiah by the king of Babylon, to congratulate him on his recovery, Kg2 20:12. The…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
thy sons … shall they takeaway] This came to pass in the case of Manasseh, Hezekiah's own son (2Ch 33:11), who was…
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