2 Kings 18:25
“Am I now come up without the LORD against this place to destroy it? The LORD said to me, Go up against this land, and destroy it.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The Rab-shakeh probably tries the effect of a bold assertion, which had no basis of fact to rest upon.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Am I now come up without the Lord - As Rab-shakeh saw that the Jews placed the utmost confidence in God, he wished to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 18:17-37
Here is, I. Jerusalem besieged by Sennacherib's army, Kg2 18:17. He sent three of his great generals with a great host…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Am I now come up without the Lord Rab-shakeh goes one step further, and with a bold assertion claims Jehovah's support.…
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