2 Kings 20:2

Then did he turn his face to the wall, and prayed unto the Lord, saying,

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Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,

In Context

1In those days Hezekiah fell sick unto death; and there came to him Isaiah the son of Amoz the prophet, and said unto him, Thus hath said the Lord, Give thy charge to thy house; for thou shalt die, and not live.

3I beseech thee, O Lord, remember now that I have walked before thee in truth, and with an undivided heart, and have done what is good in thy eyes. And Hezekiah wept aloud.

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Cross References

1 Kings 8:30And listen thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they will pray at this place: and oh, do thou hear in heaven thy dwelling-place; and hear, and forgive.

Isaiah 38:2Then did Hezekiah turn his face to the wall, and prayed unto the Lord.

Matthew Henry on 2 Kings 20:2-12

Hezekiah's Sickness and Recovery. ( b. c. 713.) 1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord , Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the Lord , saying, 3 I beseech thee, O Lord , remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. 4 And it came to pass,… Read the whole commentary →

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