Tell the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, 'This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says concerning the words you hear: Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I have spoken against this place and its people--that they would... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 19:5-6 A Time To Ignore
When King Hezekiah's officials came to Isaiah, Isaiah said to them, "Tell your master, 'This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid of what you have heard--those words with which the underlings of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.' " 2 Kings 19:5-6 Sennacherib had threatened to destroy Israel. He made statements... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 18:36 Keeping Silent
But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, "Do not answer him." 2 Kings 18:36 While Hezekiah was king of Israel, the king of Assyria, Sennacherib had decided to attack Israel. Sennacherib sent his commander of the army to Hezekiah to speak to him and all the people... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 18:5-6 A Record For Trusting God
Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before him or after him. He held fast to the LORD and did not stop following him; he kept the commands the LORD had given Moses. 2 Kings 18:5-6 Some of the kings... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 17:40-41 Living A Double Life
They would not listen, however, but persisted in their former practices. Even while these people were worshipping the LORD, they were serving their idols. To this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their ancestors did. 2 Kings 17:40-41 The nation of Israel had been destroyed by the Assyrians, but the king of... Continue Reading →
