2 Chronicles 32:24

Hezekiah’s Illness and Recovery

24 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. So he prayed to the LORD, who spoke to him and gave him a sign. ¹

2 Chronicles 32:24 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 32:24

In those days Hezekiah was sick
Of which sickness, and of his prayer, and of the sign given him, see ( Isaiah 38:1-22 ) and the notes there.

2 Chronicles 32:24 In-Context

22 So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all others, and He gave them rest on every side.

23 Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations.

24 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. So he prayed to the LORD, who spoke to him and gave him a sign.

25 But because his heart was proud, Hezekiah did not repay the favor shown to him. Therefore wrath came upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem.

26 Then Hezekiah humbled the pride of his heart—he and the people of Jerusalem—so that the wrath of the LORD did not come upon them during the days of Hezekiah.

Cross References

• 1. (2 Kings 20:1–11; Isaiah 38:1–8)