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2 Kings 19:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Isaiah, the son of Amoz, sent a message to Hezekiah saying, 'This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer about Sennacherib, the king of Assyria.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling King Hezekiah through the prophet Isaiah that He has heard and will answer his desperate prayer for help against the powerful Assyrian army.

📚 Historical Context

During the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, the Assyrian Empire under King Sennacherib was invading and threatening to destroy Jerusalem, leading Hezekiah to seek God's help through prayer. The prophet Isaiah served as God's messenger, delivering a direct response from the Lord to assure Hezekiah that his plea had been heard. This event is part of a larger biblical narrative emphasizing God's protection of His people against powerful enemies.

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