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Isaiah 37:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 37:9

Verse 9 of 38

Scripture focus

And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is come forth to make war with thee. And when he heard [it], he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,

Isaiah 37:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 37:9

Theological / Devotional

Tirhakah. See on 2 Kings 19:9; see also Vol. II, pp. 53, 64. The approach of Tirhakah (Taharka) made it advisable for Sennacherib to renew his efforts to secure Hezekiah’s immediate submission.

He sent messengers. Dead Sea scroll 1QIs reads, “he sent messengers again.”

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