Isaiah 38:4

4 Then God told 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 away from Isaiah and, facing the wall, prayed to God:

3 "God, please, I beg you: Remember how I've lived my life. I've lived faithfully in your presence, lived out of a heart that was totally yours. You've seen how I've lived, the good that I have done." And Hezekiah wept as he prayed - painful tears.

4 Then God told Isaiah,

5 "Go and speak with Hezekiah. Give him this Message from me, God, the God of your ancestor David: 'I've heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Here's what I'll do: I'll add fifteen years to your life.

6 And I'll save both you and this city from the king of Assyria. I have my hand on this city.