O sovereign master, your decrees can give men life; may years of life be restored to me. Restore my health and preserve my life.’

We existed from ancient times, but you did not rule over them, they were not your subjects.

(9:1) The people walking in darkness see a bright light; light shines on those who live in a land of deep darkness.

Look, I am stirring up the Medes to attack them; they are not concerned about silver, nor are they interested in gold.

The Lord will certainly have compassion on Jacob; he will again choose Israel as his special people and restore them to their land. Resident foreigners will join them and unite with the family of Jacob.

“I will rise up against them,” says the Lord who commands armies. “I will blot out all remembrance of Babylon and destroy all her people, including the offspring she produces,” says the Lord.

Now make a deal with my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses, provided you can find enough riders for them.

So look, the sovereign master is bringing up against them the turbulent and mighty waters of the Euphrates River – the king of Assyria and all his majestic power. It will reach flood stage and overflow its banks.

Hezekiah welcomed them and showed them his storehouse with its silver, gold, spices, and high-quality olive oil, as well as his whole armory and everything in his treasuries. Hezekiah showed them everything in his palace and in his whole kingdom.