Isaiah39
English Standard Version
1At that the of , of , with and a to , for he he had been and had .
2And welcomed them . And he them his , the , the , the , the , his , that was in his . There was in his or in his that did them.
3Then the to , and to him, What did these ? And from did they to you? , They have to me from a , from .
4He , have they in your ? , They have that is in my . There is in my that I did them.
5Then to , the of the Lord of :
6 , the are , when that is in your , and that your have , shall be to . shall be , the Lord.
7And of your own , will from you, you will , shall be taken , and they shall be in the of the of .
8Then to , The of the Lord that you have is . For he , There will be and in my .
Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Isaiah 39.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: Hezekiah shows his treasures to the ambassadors from Babylon, His death. (1-8).
vv1-8
This chapter is the same as II Kin. 20:12-19.
Key Words
עֵת: time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
מְרֹאדַךְ בַּלְאָדָן: Merodak-Baladan, a Babylonian king
בֵּן: a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)
בַּלְאֲדָן: Baladan, the name of a Babylonian prince
מֶלֶךְ: a king
בָּבֶל: Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
שָׁלַח: to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
סֵפֶר: properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
מִנְחָה: a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
חִזְקִיָּה: Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
Cross References
Isaiah 39Direct parallel account recording the exact same narrative of Hezekiah and the Babylonian envoys.
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole
Explains God's purpose to test Hezekiah's heart during the visit of the Babylonian ambassadors.
Supported by John Calvin, JFB
Reveals that Hezekiah's pride was lifted up, failing to render back according to God's benefit.
Supported by JFB
Historical fulfillment where royal Judean descendants, including Daniel, were made eunuchs in Babylon's palace.
Supported by JFB
Describes the immense riches, treasuries, and shields that Hezekiah proudly displayed to the ambassadors.
Supported by JFB
Identifies 'Merodach' as a prominent Babylonian idol, from which the king's name was derived.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Fulfillment prophecy confirming all royal treasures would be carried away as plunder to Babylon.
Fulfillment under Jehoiachin when Nebuchadnezzar carried out all the treasures of the Lord's house.
Parallel humble submission to God's severe prophetic word, mirroring Eli's response to Samuel.
Verbal parallel linking 'peace and truth' to Hezekiah's expressed hope in his closing words.