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Isa. 39:1 Merodach-baladan was king of Babylon (reigned c. 721–709 b.c.) until Sargon II (reigned c. 721–705 b.c.) of Assyria defeated him. After Sargon died, Merodach-baladan re-established Babylonian independence. His envoys hoped Hezekiah would be his ally.
Isa. 39:2 Hezekiah welcomed them gladly. The man whose faith stood firm against Assyrian intimidation now melts in the face of Babylonian flattery. He is foolish not to look for ulterior motives and is unguarded in his openness to their visit.
Isa. 39:3 Isaiah’s questions reveal he is alert to the danger that the Babylonians could cause Judah.
Isa. 39:6 Isaiah foretells the deportation to Babylon. This prepares the way for chs. 40–66, which envision Jerusalem in captivity in Babylon and ready to return.
Isa. 39:8 There will be peace and security in my days. Irresponsibly, Hezekiah thinks only of himself (and he was one of the good kings of Judah!). Hezekiah is disappointing as the steward of David’s dynasty.
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