Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.

Bible References

Blasphemy

Psalm 95:8
Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of trials in the wilderness:
Hebrews 3:15
While it is said, Today if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

For the children

Isaiah 26:17
Like a woman with child, that draws near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and cries out in her pangs; so have we been in your sight, O LORD.
Isaiah 66:9
Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? says the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? says your God.
Hosea 13:13
The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long where children are born.