Isaiah 38:22

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Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the LORD?

King Hezekiah said to Isaiah: What is the sign to prove that Jehovah will heal me and that three days later I will be able to go to the Temple?

([Sons of Korah]) As the deer desires the water brooks, so I desire you, O God.

([Psalm of Korah]) How lovely are your dwelling places, O Jehovah of Hosts!

Jehovah has punished me severely, but he has not let me die.

([Psalm of David]) I was glad when they said to me: Let us go to the house of Jehovah.

Later Jesus found him in the temple and told him: Now that you are healed do not sin anymore and avoid worse things happening to you.

The prophet went on to say: This altar will fall apart. The ashes on it will be scattered. Then you will know that Jehovah has spoken through me.

Isaiah said: This is your sign from Jehovah that he will do what he promises.

When he was healed, one of them came back and praised God in a loud voice.