Isaiah 37:1

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Key Reflection

When King Hezekiah heard the news that Sennacherib, king of Assyria, was planning to attack Jerusalem, he tore his clothes in distress, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the LORD’s house to seek divine guidance. The act of tearing one's garments and wearing sackcloth was a public sign of mourning and repentance among the ancient Israelites, indicating Hezekiah’s deep concern for the impending crisis and his urgent desire for God’s intervention.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

When king Hezekiah heard it -Heard the account of the words of RabshakehIsaiah 36:22. That he rent his clothes -(See the note atIsaiah 36:22). He covered himself with sackcloth -(See the note atIsaiah 3:24). And went into the house of the Lord -Went up to the temple to spread out the case before YahwehIsaiah 37:14. This was in accordance with the usual habit of Hezekiah; and it teaches us that when we are environed with difficulties or danger and when the name of our God is blasphemed, we should go and spread out our feelings before God, and seek his aid.

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