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Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery
1In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’ ”2Then Hezekiah turnedhis facetothe walland prayedtothe LORD,saying,3“Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what was good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.…

Treasury of Scripture

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

he turned.

1 Kings 8:30
And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive.

Psalm 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

Isaiah 38:2,3
Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, …

FaceHezekiahHezeki'ahPrayedPrayerPrayethRoundTurnedTurnethTurningWallFaceHezekiahHezeki'ahPrayedPrayerPrayethRoundTurnedTurnethTurningWall1.Hezekiah, having received a message of death, by prayer has his life lengthened.
8.The sun goes ten degrees backward for a sign of that promise.
12.Berodach-baladan sending to visit Hezekiah has notice of his treasures.
14.Isaiah understanding thereof, foretells the Babylonian captivity.
20.Manasseh succeeds Hezekiah.

Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall
This phrase indicates a moment of deep personal reflection and desperation. Hezekiah, the king of Judah, is facing a terminal illness as prophesied by the prophet Isaiah. Turning his face to the wall signifies a withdrawal from the world around him, seeking privacy and solitude in his communication with God. This act can be seen as a symbolic gesture of turning away from human help and focusing solely on divine intervention. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, turning to the wall could also imply a posture of humility and earnestness in prayer.

and prayed to the LORD,
Hezekiah's immediate response to his dire situation is to pray, demonstrating his faith and reliance on God. This reflects the biblical principle of seeking God in times of trouble, as seen in other scriptures such asPsalm 50:15, "Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me." Hezekiah's prayer is a model of sincere and heartfelt communication with God, emphasizing the importance of prayer in the believer's life. His action aligns with the teachings of other biblical figures who turned to God in prayer during crises, such as Daniel and David.

saying,
The introduction of Hezekiah's prayer highlights the personal and direct nature of his communication with God. It sets the stage for the content of his prayer, which is a plea for mercy and a reminder of his faithfulness and devotion to God. This moment underscores the biblical theme that God is attentive to the prayers of the righteous, as echoed inJames 5:16, "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." Hezekiah's prayer is not only a request for healing but also an expression of his relationship with God, rooted in trust and covenant faithfulness.

1.Hezekiah
The king of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore proper worship in the temple. He is facing a terminal illness at this point in the account.

2.The Wall
A physical structure in Hezekiah's room, symbolizing a private and intimate space for prayer. Turning to the wall indicates a turning away from distractions to focus solely on God.

3.The LORD
The covenant name of God, Yahweh, to whom Hezekiah directs his prayer. This highlights the personal relationship between Hezekiah and God.

4.Prayer
The act of communicating with God, which Hezekiah engages in as a response to the dire news of his impending death.

5.Isaiah the Prophet
Although not mentioned in this specific verse, Isaiah plays a crucial role in the surrounding account as the messenger of God's word to Hezekiah.The Power of Prayer
Hezekiah's immediate response to his dire situation was to pray. This teaches us the importance of turning to God in times of crisis, trusting in His power and willingness to intervene.

Intimacy with God
By turning his face to the wall, Hezekiah sought a private moment with God. This illustrates the need for personal and undistracted time with God in prayer.

Faith in Action
Hezekiah's prayer was an act of faith, demonstrating his belief in God's ability to change his circumstances. We are encouraged to approach God with the same faith and trust.

God's Sovereignty and Mercy
Hezekiah's account reminds us of God's sovereignty over life and death and His mercy in responding to the prayers of His people.

The Role of Prophets
Isaiah's involvement highlights the importance of God's messengers in delivering His word and guiding His people.Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 20

2 Kings 20:7: Why was a simple poultice of figs sufficient to cure a fatal illness if it was truly life-threatening?

Why would Asa ignore divine help and rely solely on physicians in 2 Chronicles 16:12, seemingly contradicting biblical teachings on faith in God?

2 Kings 20:9-11: How could the shadow on the sundial move backward without violating the laws of physics?

2 Kings 18:5-6 - How can we verify Hezekiah's unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere?(2)Then he turned his face.--And he turned his face round (1Kings 21:4). Hezekiah did so to avoid being disturbed in his prayer; and perhaps because grief instinctively seeks a hiding-place.

Verse 2. -Then he turned his face to the wall- i.e., away from those who were standing beside his bed, and might have distracted his attention, to pray with more concentration and earnestness -and prayed unto the Lord, saying (comp.2 Kings 19:15). It was natural to Hezekiah, in every kind of affliction and distress, to take his trouble direct to God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Then Hezekiah turned
וַיַּסֵּ֥ב(way·yas·sêḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5437:To turn about, go around, surround

his face
פָּנָ֖יו(pā·nāw)
Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440:The face

to
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

the wall
הַקִּ֑יר(haq·qîr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7023:A wall

and prayed
וַיִּ֨תְפַּלֵּ֔ל(way·yiṯ·pal·lêl)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6419:To judge, to intercede, pray

to
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

the LORD,
יְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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