Isaiah 37:2

"When King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the LORD’s house."

Key Reflection

King Hezekiah's actions symbolized deep humility and repentance in the face of a severe threat to Judah. By tearing his clothes and donning sackcloth, he publicly acknowledged God's presence and sought divine intervention against the Assyrian invasion.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And he sent Eliakim -(See the note atIsaiah 36:3). And the elders of the priests -It was a case of deep importance, and one that pertained in a special manner to the interests of religion; and he, therefore, selected the most respectable embassage that he could to present the case to the prophet. Covered with sackcloth -Religion had been insulted. The God whom the priests served had been blasphemed, and the very temple was threatened, and it was proper that the priests should go with the habiliments of mourning. Unto Isaiah -It was customary on occasions of danger to consult prophets, as those who had direct communication with God, and seek counsel from them.

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