Isaiah 37:8

So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.

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Other Translations for Isaiah 37:8

BSB

When the Rabshakeh heard that the king of Assyria had left Lachish, he withdrew and found the king fighting against Libnah.

AKJV

So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.

CPDV

Then Rabshakeh returned, and he found the king of the Assyrians fighting against Libnah. For he had heard that he had set out from Lachish.

ERV

So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.

NHEB

So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah, for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.

SMT

And Rabshakeh will turn back and find the king of Assur warring against Libnah: for he heard that he removed from Lachish.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 37:8

SoRabshakehH7262Noun Masculine returnedH7725VerbandfoundH4672VerbthekingH4428Noun MasculineofAssyriaH804 warringH3898VerbagainstLibnahH3841Proper Name LocationforhehadheardH8085thathewasdepartedH5265VerbfromLachishH3923Proper Name Location

Commentary for Isaiah 37:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 37:8

Summary

Military commander reports siege progress update.

Place

Libnah

Event

Commander relocates during siege

Estimated Time Period

c. 701 BC