KJV ORIGINAL
Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country, even from Babylon.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the prophet Isaiah came to King Hezekiah and asked him, 'What did those men say to you? And where did they come from?' Hezekiah answered, 'They came from a distant country—from Babylon.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The prophet Isaiah is questioning King Hezekiah about visitors from Babylon, showing concern about who the king has been meeting with.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation took place after Hezekiah had recovered from a serious illness and received envoys from Babylon who came to congratulate him. During this time, Babylon was growing in power and would eventually become the empire that conquered Judah. Isaiah, as God's prophet, was concerned about Hezekiah's dealings with foreign powers.
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