2 Kings 20:7

Then Isaiah said, “Prepare a poultice of figs.” So they brought it and applied it to the boil, and Hezekiah recovered.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.

In Context

6I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

8Now Hezekiah had asked Isaiah, “What will be the sign that the LORD will heal me and that I will go up to the house of the LORD on the third day?”

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Cross References

2 Kings 2:20“Bring me a new bowl,” he replied, “and put some salt in it.” So they brought it to him,

Isaiah 38:21Now Isaiah had said, “Prepare a lump of pressed figs and apply it to the boil, and he will recover.”

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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