Instead, Hezekiah mentions his faithfulness to God. Apparently, God wanted Hezekiah to pray so that He could deliver the king. 21And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead. [d] And when he learned that Hezekiah had been sick, he sent messengers with letters and a gift for him. 20Everything else Hezekiah did while he was king, including his brave deeds and how he made the upper pool and tunnel bring water into Jerusalem, is written in The History of the Kings of Judah. How would you like that assignment? What were some of the signs God gave people? 2 Kings 20 1 In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. 2Hezekiah turned toward the wall and prayed, 3Don't forget that I have been faithful to you, Lord. And said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Hezekiahs prayer in Isaiah 38 and in 2 Kings 20 (2 Chronicles 24 does not record the prayer) never asks the Lord for healing. Hezekiah, unconvinced, asked Isaiah for a sign that God would heal him, telling the prophet to make the shadow of the sundial of Ahaz go back ten degrees. I am being threatened; Lord, come to my aid!(AF). Why does God mention that Hes seen those tears? '". 9 The writing of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick, and was recovered of his sickness: 10 I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: I am deprived of the residue of my years. Why was the word of the Lord so important to the prophets? In 2 Kings 18:13, we are told that Sennacherib (who invaded in 701 B.C.) Gospel of Matthew Chapter 21 Martin Luthers Translation of the Bible. 15What did you show them? Isaiah asked. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, came to him, and said to him, The Lord says, Put your house in order, for your death is near.- Basic English BibleIn those days Hezekiah was sick unto death. King James Version (KJV). Save 15% for life! 4Then the word(I) of the Lord came to Isaiah: 5Go and tell Hezekiah, This is what the Lord, the God of your father David,(J) says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears;(K) I will add fifteen years(L) to your life. 4 Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying. Since Hezekiah's life is extended 15 years beyond his sickness, this would place his sickness in 701. I have heard your prayer. Does God always hear our prayers? Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? Isaiah had stated this very thing in Isaiah 22:8-11, which we read earlier. We live in two worlds at the same time; so everything in life has in it a two-fold lesson. C.H. This Bible class was originally taught by Dr. Justin Imel, Sr., at the Dale Ridge church of Christ in Roanoke, Virginia. Save 15% on BibleGateway+ for a limited time! If prayer is powerful, why doesnt God do everything we ask? Isaiah had the difficult assignment to inform the king that God had declared that the king would not live. That, however, is not what happens. We have both the natural and the spiritual planes of life. Whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight (1 Jn 3:22). 4Before Isaiah had left the middle court, the word of the Lord came to him: 5Go back and tell Hezekiah, the ruler of my people, This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard(E) your prayer and seen your tears;(F) I will heal you. In Hezekiah's case, perhaps God supernaturally healed part of Hezekiah's problem and let natural healing methods alleviate the other part. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done. Why would God tell Isaiah to declare something that was not going to occur? In those days was Hezekiah sick to death. Copyright 1995 by American Bible Society For more information about CEV, visit www.bibles.com and www.cev.bible. Its never wrong to grieve. Why or why not? Hezekiah and Isaiah. 2 Kings 20 1. 20. Isaiah 38:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. Why would I call Jerusalem Gods city? (AK)17Surely it was for my benefit(AL)that I suffered such anguish. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. What might be some prerequisites for God to hear our prayers? 6I will add fifteen years to your life. Important: Hezekiah was still going to die. It could show concern for family. (N) Nothing will be left, says the Lord. Throughout Scripture, we find people suffering illness. 12Merodach[c] Baladan, the son of Baladan, was now king of Babylonia. Therefore, we will proceed on what appears to be the likelier suppositionthat Hezekiah became ill prior to Sennacherib's invasion. In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. 15 What shall I say? Hezekiah prayed to God, and God granted him another 15 years of life. (G) And Hezekiah wept(H) bitterly. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit (Js 5:16-18). Hezekiah was the opposite of his father, Ahaz; and no king of Judah, among either his predecessors or his successors, could, it is said, be . By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 7 And this shall be a sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do this thing that he hath spoken; 8 Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in the sun dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Within a very short period of time, Isaiah tells the king that he will die and then tells the king that he will live another 15 years. What are some divine promises we need in scary moments? I will defend this city as an honor to me and to my servant David. 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz(B) went to him and said, This is what the Lord says: Put your house in order,(C) because you are going to die; you will not recover.(D). 2Samuel 17:23.) I have seen your tears. Why were Hezekiahs tears important? 20About this time, Hezekiah got sick and was almost dead. Why not? Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. Set thine house in order.--The margin is right (Comp. Through a sad turn of circumstances, instigated by Hezekiah's foolish choice, God poured out His indignation on Hezekiah's kingdom. 2Ki 24:13; 2Ch 36:10; Jer 20:5; 27:22; 52:17-23, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Verse Mapping Bible, Comfort Print: Find Connections in Scripture Using a Unique 5-Step Process, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow Gods Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New International Version. In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. With an army coming against Jerusalem, Hezekiah needed to know who was in control. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live, John 11:1-5 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha, 2 Kings 19:2,20 And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Hezekiah's Illness 38 In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. came in the 14th year of Hezekiah. The Bible confirms that. God promised to destroy the Israelites and make of Moses a great nation (Ex 32:7-14). You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. King Hezekiah was a very good king. Once again, Hezekiah's prayer was a desperate appeal for deliverance. 2Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, 3Remember, Lord, how I have walked(E) before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion(F) and have done what is good in your eyes. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT History: 2 Kings 20:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg). Enter code SPRINGSTUDY15 and have answers to your Bible questions at your fingertips. When Hezekiah heard this, he turned his face to . Hezekiah, having received a message of death, by prayer has his life lengthened. We know, of course, the power in prayer. Yet, we always need to hear the word of the Lord. This was an incredible miracle. Indeed, many date Hezekiah's sickness and the visit of Babylonian envoys, which we'll read about in our next reading, as having occurred prior to Sennacherib's invasion. Not live - Such threatenings, though absolutely expressed, have often secret conditions. And Manasseh his son succeeded him as king. 20And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. One of the remarkable things about Hezekiahs prayer is the content. (R)11I said, I will not again see the Lord himself(S)in the land of the living;(T)no longer will I look on my fellow man,or be with those who now dwell in this world.12Like a shepherds tent(U) my househas been pulled down(V) and taken from me.Like a weaver I have rolled(W) up my life,and he has cut me off from the loom;(X)day and night(Y) you made an end of me.13I waited patiently(Z) till dawn,but like a lion he broke(AA) all my bones;(AB)day and night(AC) you made an end of me.14I cried like a swift or thrush,I moaned like a mourning dove. 203.217.168.41 ( Gen. 12:17; Num. He will then get well., 8Hezekiah asked Isaiah, Can you prove that the Lord will heal me, so that I can worship in his temple in three days?, 9Isaiah replied, The Lord will prove to you that he will keep his promise. 14 Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me. "The practice of applying figs to an ulcerated sore is well attested in the records of the ancient Middle East, being mentioned as early as the Ras Shamra (Ugaritic) tablets of the second millennium B.C." 18And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. I will defend(M) this city. It appears that this perhaps could be discipline for Hezekiah. It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment (Heb 9:27). Will the shadow made by the setting sun on the stairway go forward ten steps or back ten steps?[a], 10It's normal for the sun to go forward, Hezekiah answered. View more 2 Kings 20:1 meaning, interpretation, and commentary "In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. 20 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. So the sun returned ten degrees, by which degrees it was gone down. Isaiah the prophet went in and told him, "The Lord says you won't ever get well. Save 15% on BibleGateway+ for a limited time! Whatever our circumstances may be, we can get some guidance, help, or comfort from that treasure-house of wisdom and . 12:9, 10; 2 Sam. But his sickness must have come right beforeearlier in the same year as the invasion. When I read that text, Im always amazed that Paul (apparently) was unable to heal Epaphroditus. 2 Kings 20:1-11 is our focal scripture reference. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 1In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. . Hezekiah walked with God and could pray out of a heart in step with his Master. 21 For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover. Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in the sun dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. 2 He was j twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. (The Nelson Study Bible, note on 20:7). Manasseh succeeds Hezekiah. 20In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. It could show concern for nation. 9A writing of Hezekiah king of Judah after his illness and recovery: 10I said, In the prime of my life(P)must I go through the gates of death(Q)and be robbed of the rest of my years? Do you think God sees our tears today? And God promises to heal him. You will not recover from this illness.". He has spoken to me, and he himself has done this. 15But what can I say? In addition to purely supernatural miracles of healing, there are natural laws of health and healing that God created for healing. Hezekiah was one of the few kings of Judah who was constantly aware of God's acts in the past and His involvement in the events of every day. Irwin. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 22 Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the LORD? 10And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees. 19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. Hezekiah had contracted a terrible illness as recognized by the presence of a significant boil an illness that would be certain to lead to a speedy death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. The sun goes ten degrees backward for a sign of that promise. God's prophet, Isaiah, diagnosed the king with a terminal illness. 18(B) Some of your own sons will be taken to Babylonia, where they will be disgraced and made to serve in the king's palace. Contemporary English Version (CEV). And Hezekiah wept sore. But how can it go back?, 11Isaiah prayed, and the Lord made the shadow go back ten steps on the stairway built for King Ahaz.[b]. Hezekiah, in a scary moment, is reminded of Gods great promise to David and of Yhwhs ability to keep His promises. Since Hezekiah's life is extended 15 years beyond his sickness, this would place his sickness in 701. 20:1 Those days - In the year of the Assyrian invasion. The most likely date would be early 701 BC. What did they want?. In those days ties Hezekiahs illness to the previous two chapters where the siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib is detailed. And this must have indicated a narrow span of time, as we've seen. And this must have indicated a narrow span of time, as we've seen. 7And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. God would add 15 years to Hezekiahs life. Yet, the principle works here, too. 13Hezekiah welcomed[e] the messengers and showed them all the silver, the gold, the spices, and the fine oils that were in his storehouse. However, that would not count the times in the historical books that the word of the Lord came to an oral prophet. Why did King Hezekiah get sick? 14Then Isaiah the prophet went to King Hezekiah and asked, What did those men say, and where did they come from?, From a distant land, Hezekiah replied. ). The Bible says his illness came "in those days" (2 Kings 20:1; 2 Chronicles 32:24; Isaiah 38:1)that is, in the days of Sennacherib's invasion. Hezekiah's 29-year reign is reckoned from 715 to 686 B.C. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. 5 Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years. Berodach-baladan sending to visit Hezekiah has notice of his treasures. 8 Hezekiah had said to Isaiah, "What is the confirming sign that the Lord will heal me and that I will go up to the Lord's temple the day after tomorrow?" 9 Isaiah replied, "This is your sign from the Lord confirming that the Lord will do what he has said. 14Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? One reason for this is the fact that Hezekiah proudly shows the wealth of the national treasuries to the Babylonians, as we'll see (2 Kings 20:13)and yet Hezekiah gave away much of the treasuries to Sennacherib (18:15-16). NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. The Bible describes Hezekiah as a king who had a close relationship with God, one who did "what was good and right and faithful before the LORD his God" ( 2 Chronicles 31:20 ). So, before Isaiah left the house of the king, the Lord answered his prayer. Hezekiahs prayer demonstrates a loyal heart; Hezekiahs prayer shows the king has prayed before. We are skipping over Sennacherib's invasion for now. This miraculous help to the besieged Jerusalem occurred at the same time as another, not less miraculous event. God may, in His merciful wisdom, grant a reprieve for a time (Ive seen cases where Im confident that God had intervened), but death will come. Any ideas as to why God granted 15 years? And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thy house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. What would God establish by the sundials going backwards? Hezekiah's Sickness J. Orr 2 Kings 20:1-11 In those days was Hezekiah sick to death. '", In those days was Hezekiah sick to death. and from whence came they unto thee? Start your free trial today! The word of the Lord does not always comfort, however. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. I have a message for you from the Lord. I will defend(G) this city for my sake and for the sake of my servant David.. Hezekiah was the son of king Ahaz and Abijah. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the Lord. . 1-2; II Chron. S Ge 24:14; S 2Ch 32:31; Isa 7:11, 14; S 20:3, NIV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Chronological Study Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow Gods Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Revelation, Paperback, Comfort Print. That seems like a fairly obvious statement; after all, every human character (except Jesus) is dead. The Lord has promised that nothing will be left. 1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. In fact, 2 Kings 20 tells of Hezekiahs illness and recovery; the same chapter tells of his death. God would give Hezekiah a sign: the sundial would go backwards. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Hezekiah wept bitterly. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. he hath both spoken unto me, and himself hath done it: I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul. Does God still give us signs today? And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Set thy house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.- American Standard Version (1901)In those days Hezekiah was ill and near death. They came all the way from Babylonia, Hezekiah answered. 2 Kings 20:1-11. He gave the king this message: "This is what the Lord says: Set your affairs in order, for you are going to die. New International Version (NIV). Isaiah placed a lump of figs on the king's boil, and the king recovered. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Hezekiah's sickness and healing Later, King Hezekiah became very sick, and Isaiah told him to set his house for he will die (2 Kings 20:1). Sadly, as faithful as Hezekiah had been, in preparing for war against Assyria, he and his people were not looking to God but to their military capabilities and strategies. (AD)My eyes grew weak(AE) as I looked to the heavens. Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord. There was nothing in his palace or in all his kingdom that Hezekiah did not show them. The writing of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick, and was recovered of his sickness: I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: I am deprived of the residue of my years. [18] Reign over Judah [ edit] However, many act as though if were living right we should never have to face illness or death. Hezekiah brought his nation back to God (2 Chronicles 29-31). 7Then Isaiah said, Prepare a poultice of figs. They did so and applied it to the boil,(H) and he recovered. The opposite idea is that God would bless, but people dont pray: James 4:2. Hezekiah was sick and near death (v 1). 8. King of Judah (726-697 B.C. 6And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake. . (AP)18For the grave(AQ) cannot praise you,death cannot sing your praise;(AR)those who go down to the pit(AS)cannot hope for your faithfulness.19The living, the livingthey praise(AT) you,as I am doing today;parents tell their children(AU)about your faithfulness. 17 Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. 19Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of the Lord which thou hast spoken. In the writing prophets, the phrase occurs 608 times. '"- New American Standard Version (1995)In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. We then see the sign of the sundial. WEB: In those days was Hezekiah sick to death. Hezekiah, having received a message of death, by prayer has his life lengthened. 7This is the Lords sign(N) to you that the Lord will do what he has promised: 8I will make the shadow cast by the sun go back the ten steps it has gone down on the stairway of Ahaz. So the sunlight went back the ten steps it had gone down.(O). '- Jewish Publication Society Bible. All rights reserved worldwide. We have no idea how long the king had been ill, nor do we know the extent of his illness (its very likely that his illness was one that could easily be treated today). And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. However, Hezekiahs illness was before the siege of Jerusalem (38:6). And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him: 'Thus saith the LORD: Set thy house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. In order to reconcile them God struck Hezekiah with a malady and ordered Isaiah to visit the sick king. But given our scientific knowledge today, we are able to realize the immense complexity of this miracle far more than Hezekiah possibly could have. In those days was Hezekiah sick to death. Righteous Hezekiah, who lived from 721-691 B.C., was the son of the ungodly king Ahaz. Thats the relationship we need!
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