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Isaiah 36:22

The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 36:22

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

With their clothes rent. Garments were "rent," not only as a sign of mourning, but whenever persons were shocked or horrified (see Genesis 37:29; 1 Samuel 4:12; 2 Samuel 1:2; Ezra 9:3; 2 Chronicles 34:19; Matthew 26:65). The Jewish officials meant to mark their horror at Rabshakeh's blasphemies.

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