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Who went to Hezekiah when he was ill to the point of death?
Who went to Hezekiah when he was ill to the point of death?
- Joah son of Asaph
- Shebna the secretary
- Isaiah son of Amoz (correct)
- Eliakim son of Hilkiah the priest
What did Isaiah tell Hezekiah to do in light of his impending death?
What did Isaiah tell Hezekiah to do in light of his impending death?
- Take down the Asherah pole in Jerusalem
- Lead his people in a day of fasting
- Put his house in order (correct)
- Repair the temple of the Lord
Hezekiah did all of the following when Isaiah told him he would die and not recover EXCEPT:
Hezekiah did all of the following when Isaiah told him he would die and not recover EXCEPT:
- Prayed
- Wept bitterly
- Fasted (correct)
- Turned to the wall
What did Hezekiah ask God to remember when Isaiah told him he was going to die?
What did Hezekiah ask God to remember when Isaiah told him he was going to die?
What did God tell Isaiah to do after Hezekiah's prayer?
What did God tell Isaiah to do after Hezekiah's prayer?
How long did God say He would add onto Hezekiah's life?
How long did God say He would add onto Hezekiah's life?
God promised Hezekiah He would deliver Jerusalem from whose hand?
God promised Hezekiah He would deliver Jerusalem from whose hand?
Why did God say He would defend Jerusalem from the king of Assyria?
Why did God say He would defend Jerusalem from the king of Assyria?
What did God say He had seen which resulted in Him telling Hezekiah he would heal him?
What did God say He had seen which resulted in Him telling Hezekiah he would heal him?
What did Isaiah say to do to care for Hezekiah's deadly boil?
What did Isaiah say to do to care for Hezekiah's deadly boil?
What did Hezekiah ask for Isaiah to give him a sign for?
What did Hezekiah ask for Isaiah to give him a sign for?
What sign did Hezekiah request from Isaiah that he would be healed and not die?
What sign did Hezekiah request from Isaiah that he would be healed and not die?
On what would Hezekiah be able to observe the shadow going back 10 steps as a sign he would be healed?
On what would Hezekiah be able to observe the shadow going back 10 steps as a sign he would be healed?
Who sent Hezekiah a gift after hearing of his illness?
Who sent Hezekiah a gift after hearing of his illness?
What did Hezekiah do when the messengers of Merodach-Baladan of Babylon arrived?
What did Hezekiah do when the messengers of Merodach-Baladan of Babylon arrived?
Who questioned Hezekiah about showing the messengers of the king of Babylon everything in the palace?
Who questioned Hezekiah about showing the messengers of the king of Babylon everything in the palace?
What did Isaiah predict would happen to everything in Hezekiah's palace?
What did Isaiah predict would happen to everything in Hezekiah's palace?
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Study Notes
Hezekiah's Illness and Healing
- Hezekiah fell gravely ill, and Isaiah son of Amoz was sent to inform him of impending death.
- Isaiah instructed Hezekiah to put his house in order, indicating a need for final preparations.
- Hezekiah turned to the wall, prayed, and wept bitterly, seeking God's mercy, but he did not fast.
Hezekiah's Prayer and God's Response
- Hezekiah asked God to remember his faithful walk before Him as a plea for healing.
- God responded to Hezekiah's prayer by sending Isaiah back to inform him that He had seen his tears and would heal him.
- Hezekiah was promised an additional 15 years to his life and assurance of Jerusalem's protection from the king of Assyria.
Divine Assurance and Sign
- God committed to defend Jerusalem for the sake of His servant David.
- Isaiah instructed the use of a poultice made from figs to treat Hezekiah's boil.
- Hezekiah sought a sign from Isaiah to confirm his healing; he requested the shadow to go back ten steps as an indication.
Sign and Prophecy
- The sign would be observed on the stairway of Ahaz, providing a miraculous confirmation of healing.
- Merodach-Baladan, the king of Babylon, sent gifts upon hearing about Hezekiah’s illness.
- Hezekiah showcased the treasures of Jerusalem to the Babylonian messengers, failing to consider possible repercussions.
Isaiah's Prophecy of Consequence
- Isaiah later confronted Hezekiah regarding his actions, predicting that everything in his palace would be carried off to Babylon.
- This highlights the significance of Hezekiah's decisions and their long-term implications for Jerusalem.
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