Isa 22:8-11 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 22:8-11: 22:8-11 The inhabitants of Jerusalem planned for war by counting weapons, checking walls, and preparing a water supply. However, the people did not consider God’s plans (see 13:1–14:23 ). Although Hezekiah was very prominent in these efforts, the second person verbs are plural. Isaiah was apparently not singling out Hezekiah, as he did Hezekiah’s father Ahaz (7:1-4 ). 22:8 to the armory: This magnificent building was both an armory and a storage place for valuables (see 39:2 ; 1 Kgs 7:2-6 ).

a22:8-11►

b13:1–14:23►

c7:1-4►

d22:8►

e39:2►

f1 Kgs 7:2-6►

g22:9►

h60:14►

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j2 Kgs 20:20►

‏ Isaiah 22:8-11

Summary for Isa 22:8-11: 22:8-11 ^a The inhabitants of Jerusalem planned for war by counting weapons, checking walls, and preparing a water supply. However, the people did not consider God’s plans (see 13:1–14:23 ^b). Although Hezekiah was very prominent in these efforts, the second person verbs are plural. Isaiah was apparently not singling out Hezekiah, as he did Hezekiah’s father Ahaz (7:1-4 ^c). 22:8 ^d to the armory: This magnificent building was both an armory and a storage place for valuables (see 39:2 ^e; 1 Kgs 7:2-6 ^f).
22:9 ^g Jerusalem (literally the city of David): Calling Jerusalem “the city of David” evokes memories of Israel’s greatest king and God’s blessing upon him and the nation (see also 60:14 ^h).

• You store up water in the lower pool: Hezekiah expended great energy in ensuring a constant supply of water (see 22:11 ⁱ; 2 Kgs 20:20 ^j).