What does Isaiah 38:2 mean?

Isaiah 38:2 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

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Isaiah 38:2 Meaning

Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD,

Context Explained

1In 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.

2Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD,

3And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, 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.

4Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying,

Key Themes

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Source: Isaiah 38:2