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They spoke of the God of Jerusalem as if he were like the gods of the peoples of the earth, which are the work of human hands.
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Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed because of this and cried to heaven.
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And the Lord sent an angel who cut off all the mighty warriors and commanders and officers in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned in disgrace to his own land. When he came into the house of his god, some of his own sons struck him down there with the sword.
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So the Lord saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of King Sennacherib of Assyria and from the hand of all his enemies; he gave them rest on every side.
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Many brought gifts to the Lord in Jerusalem and precious things to King Hezekiah of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from that time onward.
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In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. He prayed to the Lord, and he answered him and gave him a sign.
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But Hezekiah did not respond according to the benefit done to him, for his heart was proud. Therefore wrath came upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem.
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Then Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the Lord did not come upon them in the days of Hezekiah.
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Hezekiah had very great riches and honor; and he made for himself treasuries for silver, for gold, for precious stones, for spices, for shields, and for all kinds of costly objects;
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storehouses also for the yield of grain, wine, and oil; and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and sheepfolds.
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He likewise provided cities for himself, and flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very great possessions.