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Isaiah 36:9 Cross-References
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“How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?”
Isaiah 36:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 36:9
The rhetorical question "How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants?" emphasizes hopelessness from a human perspective. Even the lowest Assyrian officer supposedly outmatches all Judah. The continued mention of trusting Egypt for chariots and horsemen shows the Assyrians understood Judah's diplomatic maneuvering. This sustained mockery aims to break morale by presenting the situation as utterly hopeless apart from surrender.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 36:9
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“Aren't all of my princes kings?,For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings?, כִּי יֹאמַר הֲלֹא שָׂרַי יַחְדָּו מְלָכִים׃ ,For he saith: Are not my princes all of them kings?”
“and to no purpose; therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.”
“and put your trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?”
“The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.”
“and have not asked my advice; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh”
“because of Ethiopia their expectation”
“nor cause the people to return to Egypt”
“No, for we will flee on horses; therefore you will flee; and”
“as you were ashamed of Assyria.”
“you trust in the staff of this bruised reed”