KJV ORIGINAL
Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the LORD?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Hezekiah also asked, 'What sign will show me that I'll be able to go to the Lord's temple?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing us that Hezekiah wanted proof from God that he would recover from his illness and be able to worship in the temple again.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, King Hezekiah of Judah was facing a severe illness and prayed earnestly to God for healing. God responded through the prophet Isaiah by promising to extend his life by fifteen years and providing a miraculous sign, such as the shadow on the sundial moving backward. This verse reflects Hezekiah's subsequent desire to return to the temple in Jerusalem to worship and fulfill his vows after his recovery.
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