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Isaiah 39:3

Isaiah 39:3

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

Then came Isaiah the prophet unto King Hezekiah,.... Quickly after the ambassadors had been with the king, and he had shown them all his treasures; the prophet did not come of himself, but was sent by the Lord, though he was not sent for by the king; in the time of his distress and illness he could send for him, but now being well, and in prosperity, he forgot the prophet, to send for him, and have his advice, how he should behave towards these men, as not to offend the Lord:and said unto him, what said these men?

what was their errand to thee, and their business to thee? what did they communicate to thee, or request of thee?and from whence came they unto thee? from what country?

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