Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 7. Behold, I will send a blast-and he shall hear a rumor] The rumor was, that Tirhakah had invaded Assyria. The blast was that which slew one hundred and eighty-five thousand of them in one night, see ver. 35.
Cause him to fall by the sword] Alluding to his death by the hands of his two sons, at Nineveh. See ver. 35-37.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-7 - Hezekiah discovered deep concern at the dishonour done to God be Rabshakeh's blasphemy. Those who speak from God to us, we should in particular manner desire to speak to God for us. The great Prophet is the great Intercessor. Those are likely to prevail with God, who lif up their hearts in prayer. Man's extremity is God's opportunity. Whil his servants can speak nothing but terror to the profane, the proud and the hypocritical, they have comfortable words for the discourage believer.
Original Hebrew הנני2005 נתן5414 בו רוח7307 ושׁמע8085 שׁמועה8052 ושׁב7725 לארצו776 והפלתיו5307 בחרב2719 בארצו׃776
