Isaiah 37:5
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
When King Hizkiyahu's servants came to Yesha'yahu,
So the servants of King Hezekiah went to Isaiah,
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
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Commentary
Context of Isaiah 37:5
Isaiah 37:5 is a pivotal moment in the narrative of King Hezekiah's reign, specifically during the major crisis posed by the Assyrian invasion of Judah. The mighty Assyrian Empire, under King Sennacherib, had already conquered many cities in Judah and was now threatening Jerusalem itself. Chapters 36 and 37 of Isaiah parallel accounts found in 2 Kings 18-19 and 2 Chronicles 32, detailing this historical event.
Prior to this verse, the Assyrian general Rabshakeh had delivered a series of intimidating and blasphemous messages to Jerusalem, challenging Hezekiah's trust in the Lord and mocking God's ability to deliver His people (Isaiah 36:18-20). In response, King Hezekiah, demonstrating profound humility and distress, tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord (Isaiah 37:1). This act of sending his trusted servants to the prophet Isaiah signifies Hezekiah's immediate turning to divine counsel in the face of overwhelming human odds.
Key Themes in Isaiah 37:5
Linguistic Insights
The KJV text "So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah" is a direct translation of the Hebrew. The term "servants" (Hebrew: עבדים, 'avadim) simply refers to the royal officials or messengers dispatched by the king. There are no complex linguistic nuances in this particular verse beyond its straightforward declaration of the king's action. The significance lies in the action itself—the seeking of prophetic counsel—rather than the specific wording of the command.
Practical Application
Isaiah 37:5 provides timeless lessons for believers today:
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