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2 Kings 19:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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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