2 Kings 19:4

It may be The Hebrew word introduces expressions of uncertainty but yet of hope. Cf. Numbers 23:3 where Balaam says to Balak, - Peradventurethe Lord will come and meet me"; and Joshua 14:12 where Caleb entreats for the possession of Hebron, in hope to drive out the Anakim, - If so bethe Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out". Hezekiah is sending to the only source of hope.

and will reproveR.V. [rebuke] the words The verb is cognate with the noun rendered -rebuke" in the previous verse. The ground on which Hezekiah pleads that God should interpose is not that he and his people have deserved such mercy, but that in what they suffer God's name and honour are blasphemed.

wherefore lift upthy prayer for the remnant that are[R.V. is] left The cities round about had been for the most part reduced by Sennacherib's army. The feeble remnant is Jerusalem and its people. For these Hezekiah entreats Isaiah to intercede. The king knew from the experience of his father's reign how Isaiah had been chosen by God as His messenger. His prayer therefore he thinks will be of much efficacy. As to send to a mighty king by one who has near access to him is the surest way of making a want known, and obtaining relief.