2 Kings 20:1

Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery

1 1In those days 2Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, "Thus says the LORD, 3'Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not recover.'"

2 Kings 20:1 In-Context

1 In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, "Thus says the LORD, 'Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not recover.'"
2 Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying,
3 "Now, O LORD, please remember how I have walked before you in faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight."And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
4 And before Isaiah had gone out of the middle court, the word of the LORD came to him:
5 "Turn back, and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, Thus says the LORD, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the LORD,

Cross References 3

  • 1. For ver. 1-11, see Isaiah 38:1-22
  • 2. 2 Chronicles 32:24
  • 3. [2 Samuel 17:23]
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