In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.
During that time, King Hezekiah became so sick that he was about to die. The prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, came to him and said, 'This is what the LORD says: Put your affairs in order, because you are going to die and will not recover.'
God sent the prophet Isaiah to tell the dying King Hezekiah to prepare for death by getting his affairs in order.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, a faithful ruler who had led religious reforms and defended his nation against Assyrian threats, he fell seriously ill and was near death. The prophet Isaiah, who served as God's messenger during this turbulent period in Israel's history, was sent to deliver a direct warning from the Lord. This event is part of a broader biblical narrative in the Book of Isaiah, emphasizing divine judgment and the opportunity for repentance.
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