John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 6. And he set captains of war over the people , etc.] To teach them the exercises of war, to lead them on against the enemy, to direct them where to stand, and what to do in defence of the city: and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city ; the street which led to the gate, and was large and commodious to assemble the people in: and spake comfortably to them ; to animate and encourage them to hold out the siege, and do all they could to repel the enemy; saying ; as follows.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-23 - Those who trust God with their safety, must use proper means, else the tempt him. God will provide, but so must we also. Hezekiah gathered his people together, and spake comfortably to them. A believing confidenc in God, will raise us above the prevailing fear of man. Let the goo subjects and soldiers of Jesus Christ, rest upon his word, and boldl say, Since God is for us, who can be against us? By the favour of God enemies are lost, and friends gained.
Original Hebrew ויתן5414 שׂרי8269 מלחמות4421 על5921 העם5971 ויקבצם6908 אליו413 אל413 רחוב7339 שׁער8179 העיר5892 וידבר1696 על5921 לבבם3824 לאמר׃559
