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Text -- Isaiah 38:1-7 (NET)
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The Lord Hears Hezekiah’s Prayer
38:1 In those days Hezekiah was stricken with a terminal illness . The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz visited him and told him, “This is what the Lord says , ‘Give instructions to your household , for you are about to die ; you will not get well .’”
38:2 Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord ,
38:3 “Please , Lord . Remember how I have served you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion , and how I have carried out your will.” Then Hezekiah wept bitterly .
38:4 The Lord told Isaiah ,
38:5 “Go and tell Hezekiah : ‘This is what the Lord God of your ancestor David says : “I have heard your prayer ; I have seen your tears . Look , I will add fifteen years to your life ,
38:6 and rescue you and this city from the king of Assyria . I will shield this city .”’”
38:7 Isaiah replied, “This is your sign from the Lord confirming that the Lord will do what he has said :
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
Hezekiah |
Isaiah |
ISAIAH, 8-9 |
ISAIAH, 1-7 |
Disease |
JOB, BOOK OF |
HEZEKIAH (2) |
Tears |
LIFE |
PAPYRUS |
Prayer |
Afflictions and Adversities |
Death |
Obedience |
Prophecy |
Symbols and Similitudes |
Weeping |
Sincerity |
PERFECT; PERFECTION |
DAY |
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