KJV ORIGINAL
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
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So King Hezekiah's servants came to Isaiah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows King Hezekiah sending his officials to seek guidance from the prophet Isaiah during a crisis.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem around 701 BC, when King Sennacherib threatened to destroy the city. Hezekiah, facing this overwhelming military threat, sent his officials to consult Isaiah the prophet for God's guidance. This was a common practice for Hebrew kings to seek divine counsel through prophets during national emergencies.
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