Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 37:11
Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands by destroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered?
11. by destroying them utterly ] Lit. putting them to the ban, see on ch. Isa 34:2.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
And shalt thou be delivered? – How will it be possible for you to stand out against the conquerors of the world?
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
11. all lands (Isa14:17). He does not dare to enumerate Egypt in the list.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands, by destroying them utterly,…. He boasts of the achievements of himself and his ancestors, and of more than was true; and which, if it had been true, was more to their disgrace than honour, namely, utterly to destroy kingdoms, and their inhabitants, to gratify their lusts; but though many had been destroyed by them, yet not all; not Ethiopia, whose king was come out to make war with him, and of whom he seems to be afraid; nor Egypt, which was in confederacy with Ethiopia; nor Judea, he was now invading; but this he said in a taunting way, to terrify Hezekiah:
and shalt thou be delivered? canst thou expect it? surely thou canst not. Is it probable? yea, is it possible thou shouldest be delivered? it is not; as sure as other lands have been destroyed, so sure shall thine.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
11. Behold, thou hast heard. Here we ought to observe a twofold comparison; for he compares Hezekiah to other kings of Judah who preceded him, because he was inferior to them, and yet they were vanquished by the kings of Assyria; and Sennacherib, on the other hand, having obtained greater power than all the rest, is more daring and insolent. It followed, that Hezekiah could not resist him. The other comparison is that of the kings of Assyria, and Sennacherib himself, with the idols of the nations; for if the idols could not protect the nations that adored them, consequently neither will the God of Israel defend the nation by which he is adored.
When we thus read that singular assaults of temptations were directed against the faith of Hezekiah, let us prepare ourselves for the contest by being equipped with the same armor. Even while leisure is granted to us, let us endeavour to fortify ourselves early, in order that, when we come into such a field of battle, we may fight courageously. And if Satan taunt us with the destruction of many nations, we must attend to the difference of our condition; because, although we are liable to similar calamities, still we have assured hope of our salvation, of which they are destitute.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
all lands = all the earths: i.e. all such countries specially connected with Israel.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Isa 37:18, Isa 37:19, Isa 10:7-14, Isa 14:17, Isa 36:18-20, 2Ki 17:4-6, 2Ki 18:33-35
Reciprocal: 2Ki 18:34 – the gods Psa 14:6 – Ye Isa 33:3 – General Isa 36:4 – Thus saith Eze 31:5 – his height Eze 31:8 – nor any Mic 7:10 – Where Zep 3:6 – cut