A complete overview of the chronological events dealt with is found in Enrichment F. Because they cite the prophet Isaiah’s counsel and the prophecy to King Hezekiah, they are included here. These chapters in the prophet’s writings parallel the narrative account recorded in 2 Kings 18:2–20:19. Notes and Commentary on Isaiah 36–47 (16-2) Isaiah 36–39.
(Individual-study students should complete all of this section.) Enrichment F will provide an overview of the historical setting of the prophet Isaiah’s ministry.Ĭomplete Points to Ponder as directed by your teacher. Refer to Enrichment E throughout your study of the book of Isaiah. Use Notes and Commentary below to help you as you read and study Isaiah 36–47. Further, his authorship is attested by modern revelation. These later chapters use his typical words and expressions. Isaiah dramatized the utter futility of trusting in man-made gods and revealed both Judah’s future deliverance from bondage and the destruction of the Babylon that had been Judah’s oppressor.Īlthough some claim that Isaiah 40and the chapters that follow were written by different authors, Isaiah merely shifted from a mix of prose and poetry to a more completely poetic style. It treats the captivity period, including the hope for the promised Messiah. This chapter deals with events in Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah that were the prelude to the Babylonian captivity.