Isaiah 37:1-38 ~ "And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes,"

A chapter by chapter verse by verse study of the book of Isaiah
We are in this transitional section of Isaiah, looking at chapters 36 through 39. This it the place of a major change in world history from Assyria to Babylon. This is the place where Isaiah transitions from Judgement to the Glory of the coming messiah. This was an exciting time in the history of the world, and an exciting time that would bring about exciting prospects for our time in this world.
In Isaiah 36, we witness the faithfulness of God in the face of overwhelming odds. As the Assyrian army threatens Jerusalem, King Hezekiah seeks the counsel of the prophet Isaiah.
Through Isaiah's words, we are reminded of God's sovereignty and power to deliver His people from even the fiercest enemies.
The historical account in this chapter serves as a testament to God's faithfulness and protection over His chosen ones.
We should be encouraged by the example of Isaiah's unwavering trust in the Lord, knowing that our God is greater than any adversary we may face.
Chapter 37 picks up where chapter 36 left off like a cliffhanger in an ancient biblical drama series. Just as King Hezekiah sought counsel from the prophet Isaiah in the face of Assyrian threats, we witness the divine intervention and strategic wisdom that unfolds in the midst of political turmoil. We can and should do that today too.
As we open Isaiah chapter 37, where King Hezekiah receives a distressing message and seeks the guidance of the prophet Isaiah. Literally the fate of the kingdom is hanging in the balance.
You may remember in chapters 7 and 8 Isaiah tried to encourage King Ahaz to trust God in the face of the confederation between Syria and Ephraim that threatened Judah. Ahaz had refused to do so and instead turned to Assyria for help, with disastrous results.
Ahaz's son, Hezekiah, faced a similar challenge during his reign, but this time the threat came from Assyria. Hezekiah had learned from his father's failure and from Isaiah's preaching, and made the right choice, and he put his trust in the Lord. The result was deliverance. Thus chapters 36-37 are in contrast to chapters 7-8.
Remember the conclusion of this section of the book is dealing with the issue of trust by giving historical proof that Jehovah will protect those who trust in Him.
In these chapters, King Hezekiah represents the people of Judah. These lessons from history should encourage God's people to trust in Him rather than in the arm of flesh.
We are at the point where the children of Judah have been receiving threats from the messenger of the king of Assyria, and they have torn their cloths, and come to king Hezekiah.