2 Kings 20:1
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
In these days was Hezekiah sick unto death,.... Of this sickness of Hezekiah, the message of the prophet Isaiah to him,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In those days - Hezekiah seems to have died 697 B.C.; and his illness must belong to 713 or 714 B.C. (compare 2Ki 20:6),…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Set thine house in order - It appears from the text that he was smitten with such a disorder as must terminate in death,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 20:1-11
The historian, having shown us blaspheming Sennacherib destroyed in the midst of the prospects of life, here shows us…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
2Ki 20:1-11. Sickness of king Hezekiah. His life is prolonged in answer to his prayer. The sign given by God that this…
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