2 Kings 20:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, 'Listen to what the LORD says.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophet Isaiah is preparing King Hezekiah to receive an important message directly from God.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah (around 715-686 BC), one of the few kings described as righteous. Isaiah was God's prophet during this time, and this verse comes after Hezekiah had shown the treasures of his kingdom to Babylonian envoys, which would have significant consequences for the future of Judah.

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