Isaiah 38:4

4 Then the LORD spoke his word to Isaiah,

Isaiah 38:4 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 38:4

Then came the word of the Lord to Isaiah
Before he had got out into the middle court, ( 2 Kings 20:4 ) : saying,
as follows:

Isaiah 38:4 In-Context

2 Hezekiah turned to the wall and prayed to the LORD.

3 "Please, LORD, remember how I've lived faithfully and sincerely in your presence. I've done what you consider right." And he cried bitterly.

4 Then the LORD spoke his word to Isaiah,

5 "Go and say to Hezekiah, 'This is what the LORD God of your ancestor David says: I've heard your prayer. I've seen your tears. I'm going to give you 15 more years to live.

6 I'll rescue you and defend this city from the control of the king of Assyria.'" [38:21] Then Isaiah said, "Take a fig cake, and place it over the boil so that the king will get well." [38:22] Hezekiah asked, "What is the sign that I'll go to the LORD's temple?"