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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Isaiah 39 - Introduction

Merodach-baladan, sending to visit Hezekiah because of the wonder, hath notice of his treasures. Isaiah, understanding thereof, foretelleth the Babylonish captivity.

Before Christ 714.

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See also Isaiah 39 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This short chapter completes the historical part of Isaiah. The same record occurs with some slight changes in 2 Kings 20:12. Compare the Introduction to Isaiah 36. The chapter is composed of the foll...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    The Embassy of Merodach-Baladan Merodach-Baladan (in Babylonian _Marduk-habal-iddina_) was king of Babylon for twelve years (721 709) in the reign of Sargon, and again for six months (_circa_704) in...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    EXAMINATION Chapter S THIRTY-EIGHT AND THIRTY-NINE IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION (Identify and locate the following by telling all you know about them.) 1. Hezekiah 2. the wall 3. dial of Ahaz...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (d-0) (The title of this book, 'Isaiah'), Meaning, 'Salvation of Jah.' see Psalms 68:4 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 39 This chapter gives an account of Hezekiah's fall into sin after his recovery, and the correction he had for it. The king of Babylon sent messengers to him to congratulate hi...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The preaching of the gospel, and glad tidings of the coming of Christ. (1-11) The almighty power of God. (12-17) The folly of idolatry. (18-26) Against unbelief. (27-31)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 39 VISITORS FROM BABYLON. ‘At that time.' That is at the time of his having received the sign from God and having gone up to the house of Yahweh to acknowledge and give thanks for His power. W...

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