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2 Kings 20:1: Meaning Explained
In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him,...
2 Kings 20:1
“In those days was Hezekiah sick to death. Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, 'Set your house in order; for you shall die, and not live.'"”
What Does This Verse Mean?
King Hezekiah was dying from a terrible sickness. The prophet Isaiah came and told him that God said he would die soon.
What’s Happening Here
Hezekiah was a good king, but he faced a serious illness. Isaiah brought bad news from God.
Key Words
prophetsomeone who speaks God's messages
Hezekiaha good king of Judah
Isaiahan important prophet of God
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that even good people face mortality and crisis, but it also sets the stage for a powerful story of prayer and divine compassion that offers hope in desperate situations.
Did You Know?
The original Hebrew phrase for 'set your house in order' literally means to command your household, implying both practical preparations and spiritual reconciliation.
Word Study
H3117
In those daysבַּיָּמִ֣ים
H2470
sickחָלָ֥ה
H2396
was Hezekiahחִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ
H4191
for thou shalt dieמֵ֥ת
H935
cameוַיָּבֹ֣א
H3470
Isaiahיְשַׁעְיָ֨הוּ
H1121
the sonבֶן
H531
of Amozאָמ֜וֹץ
H5030
And the prophetהַנָּבִ֗יא
H559
to him and saidאָמַ֤ר
H3068
the LORDיְהוָה֙
H6680
in orderצַ֣ו
H1004
Set thine houseלְבֵיתֶ֔ךָ
H2421
and not liveתִֽחְיֶֽה׃
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