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Isaiah 36:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 36:8

Verse 8 of 22

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Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.

Isaiah 36:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 36:8

Theological / Devotional

Two thousand horses. See on 2 Kings 18:23. It is clear that Judah had no trained cavalry. The Assyrians derided Hezekiah for presuming to resist them when he was so woefully weak in this important area of military equipment.

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