This short chapter completes the historical part of Isaiah. The same
record occurs with some slight changes in 2 Kings 20:12. Compare the
Introduction to Isaiah 36. The chapter is composed of the foll...
The Embassy of Merodach-Baladan
Merodach-Baladan (in Babylonian _Marduk-habal-iddina_) was king of
Babylon for twelve years (721 709) in the reign of Sargon, and again
for six months (_circa_704) in...
_MERODACH-BALADAN, SENDING TO VISIT HEZEKIAH BECAUSE OF THE WONDER,
HATH NOTICE OF HIS TREASURES. ISAIAH, UNDERSTANDING THEREOF,
FORETELLETH THE BABYLONISH CAPTIVITY._
_Before Christ 714._...
EXAMINATION
Chapter S THIRTY-EIGHT AND THIRTY-NINE
IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION
(Identify and locate the following by telling all you know about
them.)
1.
Hezekiah
2.
the wall
3.
dial of Ahaz...
INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 39
This chapter gives an account of Hezekiah's fall into sin after his
recovery, and the correction he had for it. The king of Babylon sent
messengers to him to congratulate hi...
* The preaching of the gospel, and glad tidings of the coming of
Christ. (1-11) The almighty power of God. (12-17) The folly of
idolatry. (18-26) Against unbelief. (27-31)...
CHAPTER 39 VISITORS FROM BABYLON.
‘At that time.' That is at the time of his having received the sign
from God and having gone up to the house of Yahweh to acknowledge and
give thanks for His power. W...