It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left.
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Barnes' Notes
Will hear - i. e., “will show that he has heard - will notice and punish.” The living God - See 1Sa 17:26 note. And will reprove the words - Rather, “will reprove him for the words.” The remnant - i.…
Adam Clarke
The remnant that are left - That is, the Jews; the ten tribes having been already carried away captive by the kings of Assyria.
The contents of Rabshakeh's speech being brought to Hezekiah, one would have expected (and it is likely Rabshakeh did expect) that he would call a council of war and it would be debated whether it was…
Cambridge Bible
It may be The Hebrew word introduces expressions of uncertainty but yet of hope. Cf. Num 23:3 where Balaam says to Balak, - Peradventurethe Lord will come and meet me"; and Jos 14:12 where Caleb…
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