2 Kings 19 Commentary

King Hezekiah sends a delegation to Isaiah the prophet for advice and to seek the Lord’s direction of how to withstand Assyria’s superior forces.

Now, well into the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem, we will see God begin to orchestrate events that will accomplish His will.

After receiving a letter meant to induce fear in the hearts of its readers, Hezekiah takes the letter and his supplication to Yahweh at the temple.

God responds to Hezekiah’s petition through Isaiah the son of Amoz.

The Lord declares His intention to save Jerusalem without a battle. The Assyrians suffer a great slaughter at the hand of the angel of the Lord.