2 Kings 20:11 · KJV
"And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz."
King James Version
What does 2 Kings 20:11 mean? →Passage Context
9And Isaiah said, This sign shalt thou have of the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten degrees, or go back ten degrees?
10And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.
11And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz.
12At that time Berodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick.
13And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you perceive miracles in your life?
2
What does it mean to you to receive confirmation from God?
3
When have you experienced a change in your circumstances through faith?
Life Application
faith
Reflect on moments when you have seen God's hand at work in your life and how that strengthens your faith.
hope
Consider how God's promises can provide hope in difficult times.
People in This Verse
IsaiahOT
A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the coming Messiah and messages of hope and judgment.
First appearance: Isaiah 1:1
Connection to Jesus
miracle
This verse illustrates God's power to perform miracles, which is a central aspect of Jesus' ministry.
See also: Matthew 8:26
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