Isaiah 36:16

"Don’t let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, “The LORD will surely deliver us. This city won’t be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.”’"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights a critical moment where Hezekiah's assurance in God’s promise to save Jerusalem is challenged by the enemy. It serves as a reminder that even when faced with overwhelming odds, one must remain vigilant and not become complacent in their trust, as faith must be coupled with vigilance and action.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Hearken not to Hezekiah -Do not listen to his entreaties to confide in him, and in Yahweh; do not unite with him in endeavoring to make any resistance or opposition to us. Make an agreement with me by a present -The Septuagint read this,Ει ̓ βούλεσθε εὐλογηθῆναιEiboulestheeulogēthēnai- ‘If you wish to be blessed, or happy, come out to me.’ The Hebrew is literally, ‘Make with me a blessing’ (ברכהberâkâh). The idea of its being done ‘by a present,’ is not in the Hebrew text. The word ‘blessing’ here probably means the same as peace.

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