ESV Reformation Study Bible – Isa 37:9
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Isa 37:9

37:9 king of Cush. Egypt was ruled by an Ethiopian dynasty at this time. Tirhakah commanded the Egyptian troops in 701 b.c. He became sole king about 689 b.c. For “Cush” see 18:1 note.