2 Kings 20:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 20:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 20:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 20:1 — KJV
“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. Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thine house”
— 2 Kings 20:1 (KJV)
2 Kings 20:1 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 20:1
“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thy house”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 20:1: those, days, hezekiah
“And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. came: Heb. approached”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 20:1: prophet, came, thus
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by. charge: or, ordinance places...: Heb. walks”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 20:1: thus, saith, lord
“Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 20:1: hezekiah, isaiah, son
“Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house:”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 20:1: thus, saith, lord
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