And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
I will add fifteen more years to your life, and I will rescue you and this city from the king of Assyria. I will protect this city for my own honor and for the sake of my servant David.
God is promising King Hezekiah fifteen more years of life and protection from Assyria, both for His own glory and because of His covenant with David.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Hezekiah of Judah was facing a terminal illness and the looming threat of invasion from the Assyrian empire during a time of political instability. God, through the prophet Isaiah, responded to Hezekiah's heartfelt prayer by promising to extend his life by fifteen years and to protect Jerusalem from the Assyrians. This promise was tied to God's enduring covenant with David, emphasizing His faithfulness to the royal line of Israel.
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