And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What shall be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the LORD the third day?
And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, 'What will be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I'll be able to go to the LORD's house on the third day?'
King Hezekiah is asking the prophet Isaiah for a miraculous sign to confirm that God will really heal him and allow him to worship in the temple again in three days.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings, King Hezekiah of Judah was facing a severe illness and had been informed by the prophet Isaiah that he would die soon, prompting him to pray earnestly to God. God responded through Isaiah by promising to heal Hezekiah and add fifteen years to his life, which was a demonstration of God's mercy toward a faithful king. Hezekiah's request for a sign reflects the common ancient Israelite practice of seeking tangible confirmation of prophetic words in a time when divine interventions were central to their faith.
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