Chapter 36
We take an “oracle break” and move into narrative mode for the next several chapters. The question at stake here is a central theological question for all time, namely: will we follow the first commandment or not (here, see Martin Luther’s treatment of the first commandment in the Large Catechism)? Will Judah trust in the LORD God or will it saddle up with Assyria?
Chapter 37
Hezekiah’s prayer is a beautiful one (37:16-20) and echoes much of the Old Testament tradition, asking God to save his people so that the world may know that He alone is the LORD. The LORD promises to defend Jerusalem against Assyria, for his down sake and for David’s sake (37:35).
Chapter 38
In this chapter, God turns back time itself as a sign (38:7-8). The last part of this chapter is a poem of sorts of Hezekiah, reflecting on his sickness and recovery (38:10-20).
Chapter 39
Chapter 39 ends on an ominous note. After showing a king of Babylon “all his house,” Isaiah warns of the coming Exile to Babylon.
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