Isaiah 36:12

But Rabshakeh said, &c.— This verse would be clearer, if read thus, Hath thy master sent me to my master and to thee [only] to speak these words? Hath he not sent me also to the men who sit upon the wall, &c. The meaning is, that they may be reduced to such extremity by a close and long siege, as to be obliged to surrender the city. Nothing can be more strongly marked than the insolence of Rabshakeh throughout this whole conference. Observe particularly the next verse.