Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, For there shall be peace and truth in my days.
Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, 'The message from the LORD that you've shared is good.' He also said, 'There will be peace and stability during my lifetime.'
King Hezekiah accepts God's judgment through Isaiah, finding comfort that peace will continue during his own reign, even though trouble will come later.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, King Hezekiah of Judah had just recovered from a serious illness and welcomed envoys from Babylon, proudly displaying his kingdom's treasures, which was seen as a sign of vulnerability. The prophet Isaiah then delivered a divine warning that this action would lead to Babylon conquering Judah and exiling its people in the future, fulfilling God's judgment. Hezekiah's response in this verse shows his humble acceptance of the prophecy, focusing on the immediate peace he would experience during his reign.
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