In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. 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.
During that time, Hezekiah became so sick that he was about to die. The prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, came to him and said, 'This is what the LORD says: Get your affairs in order, because you are going to die and will not recover.'
God sent the prophet Isaiah to tell King Hezekiah to prepare for death because his illness was fatal.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Hezekiah in Judah, a faithful ruler who had led religious reforms and defended his nation against Assyrian threats, he fell seriously ill and faced imminent death. The prophet Isaiah, a trusted advisor and messenger of God during this period, was sent to deliver a direct word from the Lord to Hezekiah. This event highlights the personal vulnerability of even strong leaders in ancient Israel, set against the backdrop of God's ongoing interaction with His people.
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