Isaiah 38:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Isaiah 38:2

Hezekiah’s Life Extended

1 In ^athose days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ^b‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.’ ”

2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord,

3 and said, ^a“Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a¹ loyal heart, and have done what is good in Your ^bsight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

4 And the word of the Lord came to Isaiah, saying,

5 “Go and tell Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will add to your days fifteen years.

6 I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria, and ^aI will defend this city.” ’

7 And this is ^athe sign to you from the Lord, that the Lord will do this thing which He has spoken:

Verse Comparison: Isaiah 38:2

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American Standard Version
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto Jehovah,

Amplified® Bible
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord

Contemporary English Version
Hezekiah turned toward the wall and prayed,

Darby English Version
And Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed to Jehovah,

Good News Bible
Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed:

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

New American Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,

New International Version
Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,

New King James Version
Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the LORD,

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,

Revised Standard Version
Then Hezeki'ah turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the LORD,

Young's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah turneth round his face unto the wall, and prayeth unto Jehovah,

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