Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
meaneth not so--He is only thinking of his own schemes, while God is overruling them to His purposes.
think--intend. Sinners' plans are no less culpable, though they by them unconsciously fulfil God's designs (Psalms 76:10; Micah 4:12). So Joseph's brethren (Genesis 50:20; Proverbs 16:4). The sinner's motive, not the result (which depends on God), will be the test in judgment.
heart to destroy . . . not a few--Sennacherib's ambition was not confined to Judea. His plan was also to conquer Egypt and Ethiopia (Isaiah 20:1-6; Zechariah 1:15).
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
2 Kings 19:33
Isaiah 5:26
Isaiah 10:12
Isaiah 14:24
Isaiah 23:9
Isaiah 54:16
Jeremiah 10:23
Habakkuk 1:12
Philippians 1:18
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