ISAIAH: GOD CONTROLS THE NATIONS
GOD DEFENDS *JERUSALEM
ISAIAH CHAPTER S 31 TO 39
_NORMAN HILLYER_
CHAPTER 39
This chapter uses almost the same words as 2 Kings 20:12-19.
VISITORS FROM BABYLON
V1 About that time, the king of Babylon, Merodach-Baladan, son of
Baladan, heard that Hezekiah h... [ Continue Reading ]
Hezekiah tried to impress the *Babylonian visitors with his wealth.
• But probably there was also a political reason. He wanted to show
that he was well able to help in any war against the *Assyrian
*empire.
• The *Assyrians were the international power at this time. But the
countries that they ha... [ Continue Reading ]
Isaiah repeats the other question. Isaiah is familiar with all the
palace staff. So he would already know from them what the king had
been doing.... [ Continue Reading ]
God’s message shows that Hezekiah has made a serious mistake. The
king is still thinking of safety in human agreements. He is not
trusting the *Lord alone.... [ Continue Reading ]
Hezekiah’s thoughts show the less pleasant part of his character. He
has been foolish. And his family will suffer greatly because of his
actions. But Hezekiah does not seem to care. He prayed about his own
troubles. But he is not praying that God will save his family from
these terrible troubles. In... [ Continue Reading ]