The Book Of Hezekiah (36:l—39:8)
The Deliverance of Judah (36:1—37:38)
The invasion of Assyria and the blasphemy of Rabshekah challenges their faith (36:1-22).
The encouragement of Isaiah in the time of mourning at the reception of the letter from Sennacherib prompts a prayer that leads to victory (37:1-38).
The Deliverance of Judah (36:1—37:38)
The invasion of Assyria and the blasphemy of Rabshekah challenges their faith (36:1-22).
The encouragement of Isaiah in the time of mourning at the reception of the letter from Sennacherib prompts a prayer that leads to victory (37:1-38).
Part Two: The Historical Parenthesis (36:1-39:8)
Historical Parenthesis (36—39): This historical parenthesis looks back to the Assyrian invasion of Judah in 701 b.c. and anticipates the coming Babylonian invasion of Judah. Judah escapes captivity by Assyria (36 and 37; 2 Kin. 18 and 19), but they will not escape from the hands of Babylon (38 and 39; 2 Kin. 20). God answers King Hezekiah's prayers and delivers Judah from Assyrian destruction by Sennacherib. Hezekiah also turns to the Lord in his illness and is granted a fifteen-year extension of his life. But he foolishly shows all his treasures to the Babylonian messengers, and Isaiah tells him that the Babylonians will one day carry his treasure and descendants to their land.
Historical Parenthesis (36—39): This historical parenthesis looks back to the Assyrian invasion of Judah in 701 b.c. and anticipates the coming Babylonian invasion of Judah. Judah escapes captivity by Assyria (36 and 37; 2 Kin. 18 and 19), but they will not escape from the hands of Babylon (38 and 39; 2 Kin. 20). God answers King Hezekiah's prayers and delivers Judah from Assyrian destruction by Sennacherib. Hezekiah also turns to the Lord in his illness and is granted a fifteen-year extension of his life. But he foolishly shows all his treasures to the Babylonian messengers, and Isaiah tells him that the Babylonians will one day carry his treasure and descendants to their land.
Chapters 36 thru 39 are historical in nature so this section of the book is very different from the rest of the book. This section deals with the confrontation between Hezekiah and Sennacherib the king of Assyria. The field commander has already taken all of the fortified cities of Judea except Jerusalem, so he then sends a message to Hezekiah that is an insult against Jehovah. For this reason it is not long until an angel of Jehovah put to death 185 thousand men in the Assyrian camp and soon Sennacherib's own sons kill him as he worships and idol.
The invasion of Assyria and the blasphemy of Rabshekah challenges their faith (36:1-22).
Hezekiah and Sennacherib (Isaiah 36-37)These two chapters record how Hezekiah king of Judah listens to God and obeys the word of Isaiah. The result is that Sennacherib king of Assyria is defeated in his attack on Jerusalem, and the destruction of Jerusalem is postponed until the Babylonian empire rises to power.
- Sennacherib’s boast, showing his arrogance and ignorance. What he says about Egypt is true, but by his public derision of God and good King Hezekiah, he has signed his own death warrant (Isaiah 36:1-22).
Chapters 36 thru 39 are historical in nature so this section of the book is very different from the rest of the book. This section deals with the confrontation between Hezekiah and Sennacherib the king of Assyria. The field commander has already taken all of the fortified cities of Judea except Jerusalem, so he then sends a message to Hezekiah that is an insult against Jehovah. For this reason it is not long until an angel of Jehovah put to death 185 thousand men in the Assyrian camp and soon Sennacherib's own sons kill him as he worships and idol.
The encouragement of Isaiah in the time of mourning at the reception of the letter from Sennacherib prompts a prayer that leads to victory (37:1-38).
- Isaiah encourages Hezekiah with a prediction that Sennacherib will retreat to his own land and there be killed by sword (Isaiah 37:1-7).
- Sennacherib again blasphemes, boasts, and threatens (Isaiah 37:8-13).
- Hezekiah takes his troubles to God in prayer (Isaiah 37:14-20).
- Isaiah delivers God’s answer in the form of an oracle against Sennacherib...
- Sennacherib’s boasting and blasphemy condemned (Isaiah 37:21-25).
- Sennacherib’s power comes from God, and now God will take his power away (Isaiah 37:26-29).
- Hezekiah is given a sign and promise that Sennacherib will not beseige or invade the city of Jerusalem (Isaiah 37:30-35).
- The Angel of the LORD routs the Assyrian army. Sennacherib retreats home to Ninevah. While he was worshipping his god, his sons murdered him by sword (Isaiah 37:36-38).
The Book Of Hezekiah (36:l—39:8)
The Deliverance of Judah’s King (38:1-22)
The king’s life is extended through prayer.
The king offers a song of praise for his deliverance.
The king’s life is extended through prayer.
The king offers a song of praise for his deliverance.
Chapters 36 thru 39 are historical in nature so this section of the book is very different from the rest of the book. This section deals with the confrontation between Hezekiah and Sennacherib the king of Assyria. The field commander has already taken all of the fortified cities of Judea except Jerusalem, so he then sends a message to Hezekiah that is an insult against Jehovah. For this reason it is not long until an angel of Jehovah put to death 185 thousand men in the Assyrian camp and soon Sennacherib's own sons kill him as he worships and idol.
The encouragement of Isaiah in the time of mourning at the reception of the letter from Sennacherib prompts a prayer that leads to victory (37:1-38).
Hezekiah’s Life and Reign Extended (Isaiah 38-39).
- Hezekiah falls seriously ill. He prays to God, who grants him 15 more years of life with a remarkable sign (Isaiah 38:1-8).
- Hezekiah’s song (Isaiah 38:9-20).
- Footnotes recording the cure Isaiah prescribed for Hezekiah’s illness and Hezekiah’s request for a sign (Isaiah 38:21-22).
The Book Of Hezekiah (36:l—39:8)
The Deliverance of Judah into Babylon’s Hands (39:1-8)
The pride of Hezekiah displays the treasures to the king of Babylon.
The prophet announces the Babylonian captivity.
The pride of Hezekiah displays the treasures to the king of Babylon.
The prophet announces the Babylonian captivity.
Chapters 36 thru 39 are historical in nature so this section of the book is very different from the rest of the book. This section deals with the confrontation between Hezekiah and Sennacherib the king of Assyria. The field commander has already taken all of the fortified cities of Judea except Jerusalem, so he then sends a message to Hezekiah that is an insult against Jehovah. For this reason it is not long until an angel of Jehovah put to death 185 thousand men in the Assyrian camp and soon Sennacherib's own sons kill him as he worships and idol.
Babylonian envoys visit Hezekiah, he shows them all his treasures. Isaiah prophesies that after Hezekiah's time the Babylonians will seize the treasures and carry off many people of Jerusalem into exile and slavery. Some of Hezekiah’s sons will be among them (Isaiah 39:1-8)
A very similar record to Isaiah 36-39 is found in 2Kings 18-20. See also 2Chronicles 32.
A very similar record to Isaiah 36-39 is found in 2Kings 18-20. See also 2Chronicles 32.