2 Kings 20:4 Β· KJV
"And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying,"
King James Version
What does 2 Kings 20:4 mean? βPassage Context
2Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,
3I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.
4And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying,
5Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.
6And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to God's messages in your life?
2
What does it mean to you to hear from God?
3
When have you felt a sense of urgency in your faith?
Life Application
listening
Practice being attentive to God's voice in your life through prayer and meditation.
obedience
Consider how you respond to God's guidance and whether you act promptly.
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
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