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# Isaiah 36 General Notes #
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#### Structure and formatting ####
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The previous chapters have been constructed as prophecy and contain many poetic elements. This chapter switches to a narrative and is a discussion between the officials from Assyria and Judah. To make the meaning clear here, it may be helpful to set apart the extended quotations through the use of indentation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
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#### Special concepts in this chapter ####
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##### Trust #####
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The people of Judah were to trust in Yahweh because only he could provide them with protection. The people of Jerusalem were protected because they trusted in Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
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#### Important figures of speech in this chapter ####
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##### Rhetorical Questions #####
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The Assyrian commanders use rhetorical questions in this chapter to mock or insult Judah and their God, Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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## Links: ##
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* __[Isaiah 36:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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__[<<](../35/intro.md) | [>>](../37/intro.md)__
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