8 When the field commander heard that the king of Assyria had left Lachish, he withdrew and found the king fighting against Libnah.

Other Translations of Isaiah 37:8

King James Version

8 So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.

English Standard Version

8 The Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria fighting against Libnah, for he had heard that the king had left Lachish.

The Message

8 The Rabshekah left and found the king of Assyria fighting against Libnah. (He had gotten word that the king had left Lachish.)

New King James Version

8 Then the Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah, for he heard that he had departed from Lachish.

New Living Translation

8 Meanwhile, the Assyrian chief of staff left Jerusalem and went to consult the king of Assyria, who had left Lachish and was attacking Libnah.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 37:8

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Isaiah 37 is the same as 2 Kings 19. Thus, please see the commentary on 2 Kings 19.