Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:
Then Isaiah, the son of Amoz, sent a message to Hezekiah, saying, 'This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Because you have prayed to me about Sennacherib, the king of Assyria:'
God is responding to King Hezekiah's prayer for help against the threatening Assyrian king through His prophet Isaiah.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred around 701 BC when the powerful Assyrian Empire under King Sennacherib had conquered much of the region and was threatening Jerusalem. King Hezekiah of Judah had turned to God in desperate prayer, seeking divine intervention against this seemingly unstoppable military force. Isaiah was God's prophet who served as a messenger between God and the kings of Judah during this critical period.
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