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2 Kings 20:1 (show verse)
During this time, Hezekiah became sick with a fatal illness, so Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, approached him and told him, "This is what the LORD says: "Put your household in order, because you are dying. You will not survive.'"
Amoz » Father of imiah
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
death » Preparation for
death » Eternal » Foretold
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
natural Death » Prepare for
Disease » Good men afflicted with » The righteous suffer from
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Diseases » God often entreated to cure
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » General references to
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Readiness » For the future
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Sickness » The righteous suffer from
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
death » Preparation for
death » Eternal » Foretold
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
natural Death » Prepare for
Disease » Good men afflicted with » The righteous suffer from
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Diseases » God often entreated to cure
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » General references to
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Readiness » For the future
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Sickness » The righteous suffer from
2 Kings 20:2 (show verse)
So Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Diseases » God often entreated to cure
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prayer » hezekiah
private Prayer » Exemplified » hezekiah
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Diseases » God often entreated to cure
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prayer » hezekiah
private Prayer » Exemplified » hezekiah
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
2 Kings 20:3 (show verse)
"Remember me, LORD," he said, "how I have walked in your presence with integrity, with an undivided heart, and I have accomplished what is good in your sight." And Hezekiah wept deeply.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Diseases » God often entreated to cure
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
God » Voice of select readings » Walking before
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Special pleas offered in
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Truth » Saints should » Walk before God in
Truth » Walk in the presence of God in
Walk » Of believers » Before God
Weeping » Instances of » Of hezekiah
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Diseases » God often entreated to cure
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
God » Voice of select readings » Walking before
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Special pleas offered in
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Truth » Saints should » Walk before God in
Truth » Walk in the presence of God in
Walk » Of believers » Before God
Weeping » Instances of » Of hezekiah
2 Kings 20:4 (show verse)
Before Isaiah had left the middle court, this message from the LORD came to him.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
2 Kings 20:5 (show verse)
"Return to Hezekiah," he said, "and tell the Commander-in-Chief of my people: "This is what the LORD, the God of your ancestor David, says: "I've heard your prayer and I've observed your tears. Look! I'm healing you. Three days from now, you'll go visit the LORD's Temple.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
Captain » Signifying any commander, as
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Diseases » Those afflicted with » Often divinely cured
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Prophecies concerning
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Sickness » God » Promises to heal
Captain » Signifying any commander, as
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Diseases » Those afflicted with » Often divinely cured
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Prophecies concerning
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Sickness » God » Promises to heal
2 Kings 20:6 (show verse)
Furthermore, I'll add fifteen years to your life. I'll deliver you and this city from domination by the king of Assyria, and I'll defend this city for my own sake and for the sake of my servant David."'"
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Prophecies concerning
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Prophecies concerning
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
2 Kings 20:7 (show verse)
Isaiah said, "Take a fig cake." So some attendants took it, laid it on Hezekiah's boil, and he recovered.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
Boil » Of hezekiah, healed
Disease » Remedies » General references
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Disease » Remedies » Poultices
Disease » Instances of » Poultices
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Boils
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Abscess
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
Fig » Employed as a remedy
Fig tree » Fruit of » Used in the miraculous healing of hezekiah
natural Fruit » Varieties of » Figs
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Miracles » Of isaiah » Hezekiah healed
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Isaiah » Hezekiah healed
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prevention and cure of diseases » Remedies
Prevention and cure of diseases » Poultices
Remedies » Remedies, for disease
Remedies » Poultices
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Boil » Of hezekiah, healed
Disease » Remedies » General references
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Disease » Remedies » Poultices
Disease » Instances of » Poultices
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Boils
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Abscess
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
Fig » Employed as a remedy
Fig tree » Fruit of » Used in the miraculous healing of hezekiah
natural Fruit » Varieties of » Figs
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Miracles » Of isaiah » Hezekiah healed
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Isaiah » Hezekiah healed
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prevention and cure of diseases » Remedies
Prevention and cure of diseases » Poultices
Remedies » Remedies, for disease
Remedies » Poultices
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
2 Kings 20:8 (show verse)
Now Hezekiah had asked Isaiah, "What is to be the sign that the LORD is healing me and that I'll be going up to the LORD's Temple three days from now?"
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Isaiah » Performs the miracle of the returning shadow to confirm hezekiah's faith
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Sign » Asked for by, and given to » hezekiah
Symbols and similitudes » Shadow on ahaz' sun-dial
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Isaiah » Performs the miracle of the returning shadow to confirm hezekiah's faith
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Sign » Asked for by, and given to » hezekiah
Symbols and similitudes » Shadow on ahaz' sun-dial
2 Kings 20:9 (show verse)
So Isaiah replied, "This will be your sign from the LORD that the LORD will do what he has promised. Shall the shadow go forward ten steps or go back ten steps?"
Degrees » Or steps in the dial of ahaz
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Isaiah » Performs the miracle of the returning shadow to confirm hezekiah's faith
special divine Manifestations » Signs given to confirm faith
Miracles » Catalogue of » Return of the shadow on the sun dial
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
The sun » Indicates the hours of the day by the shadow on the dial
Symbols and similitudes » Shadow on ahaz' sun-dial
Time » Indicated by a sun-dial
Time » The sun-dial early invented for pointing out
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Isaiah » Performs the miracle of the returning shadow to confirm hezekiah's faith
special divine Manifestations » Signs given to confirm faith
Miracles » Catalogue of » Return of the shadow on the sun dial
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
The sun » Indicates the hours of the day by the shadow on the dial
Symbols and similitudes » Shadow on ahaz' sun-dial
Time » Indicated by a sun-dial
Time » The sun-dial early invented for pointing out
2 Kings 20:10 (show verse)
Hezekiah answered, "It's an easy thing for a shadow to lengthen ten steps. So let the shadow go backward ten steps."
Degrees » Or steps in the dial of ahaz
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » General references to
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Isaiah » Performs the miracle of the returning shadow to confirm hezekiah's faith
Miracles » Catalogue of » Return of the shadow on the sun dial
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Symbols and similitudes » Shadow on ahaz' sun-dial
Time » Indicated by a sun-dial
Time » The sun-dial early invented for pointing out
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » General references to
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Isaiah » Performs the miracle of the returning shadow to confirm hezekiah's faith
Miracles » Catalogue of » Return of the shadow on the sun dial
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Symbols and similitudes » Shadow on ahaz' sun-dial
Time » Indicated by a sun-dial
Time » The sun-dial early invented for pointing out
2 Kings 20:11 (show verse)
So Isaiah cried out to the LORD, who brought the shadow back ten steps after it had gone down the stairway of Ahaz.
Ahaz » King of judah, son and successor of jotham » Sundial of
Days » Time of, ascertained by the dial
Degrees » Or steps in the dial of ahaz
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Isaiah » Performs the miracle of the returning shadow to confirm hezekiah's faith
Miracles » Of isaiah » Shadow put back
Miracles » Catalogue of » Return of the shadow on the sun dial
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Isaiah » Shadow put back on the dial
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prayer » Isaiah
private Prayer » Exemplified » Isaiah
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Sun » Shadow of went back on the sun-dial of ahaz
The sun » Miracles connected with » Shadow put back on the dial
Symbols and similitudes » Shadow on ahaz' sun-dial
Time » Indicated by a sun-dial
Time » The sun-dial early invented for pointing out
Days » Time of, ascertained by the dial
Degrees » Or steps in the dial of ahaz
Disease » Instances of » In answer to prayer » Of hezekiah
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » Sickness and restoration of
Isaiah » Comforts hezekiah in his affliction
Isaiah » Performs the miracle of the returning shadow to confirm hezekiah's faith
Miracles » Of isaiah » Shadow put back
Miracles » Catalogue of » Return of the shadow on the sun dial
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Isaiah » Shadow put back on the dial
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prayer » Isaiah
private Prayer » Exemplified » Isaiah
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » hezekiah » Fear of the lord
Sun » Shadow of went back on the sun-dial of ahaz
The sun » Miracles connected with » Shadow put back on the dial
Symbols and similitudes » Shadow on ahaz' sun-dial
Time » Indicated by a sun-dial
Time » The sun-dial early invented for pointing out
2 Kings 20:12 (show verse)
Some time later, Berodach-baladan, the son of King Baladan of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, because he had heard that Hezekiah had been ill.
Ambassadors » Berodach to hezekiah
Babylon » Governed by kings
Babylon » Ambassadors of, sent to hezekiah
Condolence » Instances of » King of babylon, to hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Merodach-baladan » Sends congratulatory letters and a present to hezekiah
Presents » Were given » On recovering from sickness
Rich, the » Instances of » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
Babylon » Governed by kings
Babylon » Ambassadors of, sent to hezekiah
Condolence » Instances of » King of babylon, to hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Merodach-baladan » Sends congratulatory letters and a present to hezekiah
Presents » Were given » On recovering from sickness
Rich, the » Instances of » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
2 Kings 20:13 (show verse)
Hezekiah listened to the entourage and showed them his entire treasury, including the silver, gold, and spices, the precious oil, his armory, and everything that was inventoried in his treasuries. There was nothing in his household or in his holdings that Hezekiah did not show them.
Anointing » Ointment for » Most expensive
military Arms » For sieges: » Armories built for
Condolence » Instances of » King of babylon, to hezekiah
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the babylonians, to see hezekiah's treasures
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Ointment » Not sacred
Pride » Instances of » Hezekiah, in displaying his resources
Pride » Often originates in » Possession of wealth
Rich, the » Instances of » hezekiah
Spices » Stores of
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
Treasure-houses » Of kings
military Arms » For sieges: » Armories built for
Condolence » Instances of » King of babylon, to hezekiah
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the babylonians, to see hezekiah's treasures
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Ointment » Not sacred
Pride » Instances of » Hezekiah, in displaying his resources
Pride » Often originates in » Possession of wealth
Rich, the » Instances of » hezekiah
Spices » Stores of
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
Treasure-houses » Of kings
2 Kings 20:14 (show verse)
Then Isaiah the prophet came to King Hezekiah and asked him, "What did these men have to say, and where did they come from?" Hezekiah replied, "They came from a country far away from Babylon."
2 Kings 20:15 (show verse)
He asked, "What did they see in your household?" Hezekiah answered, "They have seen everything. In my household there is nothing in my treasuries that I haven't shown them."
2 Kings 20:16 (show verse)
Then Isaiah replied to Hezekiah, "Listen to this message from the LORD:
hezekiah » King of judah » Prophecies concerning
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Rich, the » Instances of » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Rich, the » Instances of » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
2 Kings 20:17 (show verse)
"Watch out! The days are coming when everything that's in your house everything that your ancestors have saved up right to this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left,' declares the LORD.
hezekiah » King of judah » Prophecies concerning
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The captivity of the southern kingdom (judah,)
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Isaiah, of hezekiah
Rich, the » Instances of » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The captivity of the southern kingdom (judah,)
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Isaiah, of hezekiah
Rich, the » Instances of » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
2 Kings 20:18 (show verse)
"Some of your descendants your very own seed, whom you will father will be carried away to become officials in the palace of the king of Babylon.'"
hezekiah » King of judah » Prophecies concerning
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Palaces » Of kings » Often attended by eunuchs as servants
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The captivity of the southern kingdom (judah,)
Rich, the » Instances of » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Palaces » Of kings » Often attended by eunuchs as servants
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The captivity of the southern kingdom (judah,)
Rich, the » Instances of » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
2 Kings 20:19 (show verse)
At this, Hezekiah replied to Isaiah, "What you've spoken from the LORD is good," because he had been thinking, "Why not, as long as there's peace and security in my lifetime"?"
Afflicted saints » Should be resigned
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Resignation » Exemplified » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Resignation » Exemplified » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
2 Kings 20:20 (show verse)
Now the rest of Hezekiah's actions, as well as his glorious deeds, including how he constructed the pool and the conduit to bring water into the city, are recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah, are they not?
Cities » Artificial mode of supplying water to
Gihon » A pool
hezekiah » King of judah » Conducts the gihon brook into jerusalem
Jerusalem » Water supply brought in from the gihon brook by hezekiah
Jerusalem » Hezekiah made an aqueduct for
Pools and ponds » Water of, brought into the city by a ditch or conduit
Pools and ponds » Artificial, designed for » Supplying cities with water
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
Water » Artificial mode of conveying, into large cities
Water » City waterworks
Gihon » A pool
hezekiah » King of judah » Conducts the gihon brook into jerusalem
Jerusalem » Water supply brought in from the gihon brook by hezekiah
Jerusalem » Hezekiah made an aqueduct for
Pools and ponds » Water of, brought into the city by a ditch or conduit
Pools and ponds » Artificial, designed for » Supplying cities with water
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
Water » Artificial mode of conveying, into large cities
Water » City waterworks
2 Kings 20:21 (show verse)
Hezekiah died, as did his ancestors, and his son Manasseh became king in his place.