2 Kings 20:4 Meaning
And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying,
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jeremiah 1:7
Both verses demonstrate God's communication with His prophets.
Ezekiel 3:17
This verse also emphasizes the role of prophets in delivering God's messages.
Amos 3:7
This verse states that God reveals His plans to His prophets, similar to Isaiah's experience.
Source: 2 Kings 20:4