Isa 36:16-17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 36:16-17: 36:16-17 The Assyrian was tempting the people of Jerusalem with provisions that the Lord had promised to provide his obedient people (see 1:19 ; 37:30-35 ; Deut 8:7-9 ). It was a tempting offer, but a counterfeit. And it covered up the reality of exile that would have followed (Isa 36:17 ).

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‏ Isaiah 36:16-17

Summary for Isa 36:16-17: 36:16-17 ^a The Assyrian was tempting the people of Jerusalem with provisions that the Lord had promised to provide his obedient people (see 1:19 ^b; 37:30-35 ^c; Deut 8:7-9 ^d). It was a tempting offer, but a counterfeit. And it covered up the reality of exile that would have followed (Isa 36:17 ^e).