Isaiah 37:5Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

The young men of King Hezekiah approached Isaiah, who conveyed a message from the Lord, declaring that He would instill a spirit within Sennacherib. Upon receiving the news, he would retreat to his homeland. This is the same Sennacherib who not long ago took pride in his military conquests and the renown of his empire, asserting, "What I have achieved today, I will accomplish tomorrow." Yet Solomon wisely advised against such pride, cautioning, "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring" (Proverbs 27:1). This echoes the sentiment that the troubles of each day will take precedence over the day itself (Matt. 6:34).