KJV ORIGINAL
And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
In the historical context of 2 Kings, King Hezekiah of Judah had recently recovered from a life-threatening illness through divine intervention, which extended his life by 15 years as a response to his prayer. Envoys from Babylon arrived to inquire about his recovery, and Hezekiah imprudently showed them all his treasures, revealing his pride. Isaiah then delivered this word from the Lord as a prophetic warning about the future consequences, including the eventual exile of Judah to Babylon.
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