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2 Kings 19:20 Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria.
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class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_kings/19.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_kings/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_kings/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent this message to Hezekiah: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer about King Sennacherib of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Your prayer to me about Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, <i>That</i> which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, “Thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘Because you have prayed to Me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent <i>word</i> to Hezekiah, saying, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel says: ‘Because you have prayed to Me about Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard <i>you.</i>’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah saying, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘Because you have prayed to Me about Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah saying, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘Because you have prayed to Me about Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard <i>you.</i>’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent <i>word</i> to Hezekiah saying, “Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, ‘Because you have prayed to Me about Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard <i>you</i>.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent <i>word</i> to Hezekiah, saying, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: ‘I have heard your prayer to Me regarding Sennacherib king of Assyria.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “The LORD, the God of Israel says, ‘I have heard your prayer to me about King Sennacherib of Assyria.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “The LORD, the God of Israel says: ‘I have heard your prayer to Me about Sennacherib king of Assyria.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Isaiah went to Hezekiah and told him that the LORD God of Israel had said: Hezekiah, I heard your prayer about King Sennacherib of Assyria. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Isaiah, son of Amoz, sent a message to Hezekiah, "This is what the LORD God of Israel says: You prayed to me about King Sennacherib of Assyria. I have heard you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Isaiah sent a message telling King Hezekiah that in answer to the king's prayer <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Amoz's son Isaiah sent word to Hezekiah, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel says: 'Because you have prayed to me about King Sennacherib of Assyria, I have listened.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: ?This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Isaiah son of Amoz sent this message to Hezekiah: "This is what the LORD God of Israel says: 'I have heard your prayer concerning King Sennacherib of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'Whereas you have prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, says ‘You have prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, and I have heard you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Isaiah son of Amoz sends to Hezekiah, saying, “Thus said YHWH, God of Israel: That which you have prayed to Me concerning Sennacherib king of Asshur I have heard;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Isaiah son of Amoz sendeth unto Hezekiah, saying, 'Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed unto Me concerning Sennacherib king of Asshur I have heard:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Isaiah son of Amos will send to Hezekiah, saying, Thus said Jehovah God of Israel, What thou hast prayed to me against Senherib king of Assur, I heard.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Isaias the son of Amos sent to Ezechias, saying: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: I have heard the prayer thou hast made to me concerning Sennacherib king of the Assyrians. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Isaiah, the son of Amoz, sent to Hezekiah, saying: “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: I have heard what you beseeched from me, concerning Sennacherib, the king of the Assyrians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah, son of Amoz, sent this message to Hezekiah: “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you have prayed concerning Sennacherib, king of Assyria: I have listened!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: I have heard your prayer to me about King Sennacherib of Assyria.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus says the LORD God of Israel: That which you have prayed to me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Isaiah son of Amuts sent to Hezekiah, and he said: “Thus says LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel, ‘Everything that you have prayed before me concerning Sennakherib, King of Assyria, I have heard.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying: 'Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: Whereas thou hast prayed to Me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Esaias the son of Amos sent to Ezekias, saying, Thus saith the Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, I have heard thy prayer to me concerning Sennacherim king of the Assyrians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/19-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=6825" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/19.htm">The Fall of Sennacherib Prophesied</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3470.htm" title="3470: yə·ša‘·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yshayahuw; from yasha' and Yahh; Jah has saved; Jeshajah, the name of seven Israelites.">Then Isaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/531.htm" title="531: ’ā·mō·wṣ (N-proper-ms) -- Strong, the father of Isaiah. From 'amats; strong; Amots, an Israelite.">of Amoz</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">a message to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2396.htm" title="2396: ḥiz·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has strengthened, a king of Judah, also several other Isr. ">Hezekiah:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh- (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">“This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·mā·‘ə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">I have heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/6419.htm" title="6419: hiṯ·pal·lal·tā (V-Hitpael-Perf-2ms) -- To intervene, interpose. A primitive root; to judge; by extension, to intercede, pray.">your prayer</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">concerning</a> <a href="/hebrew/5576.htm" title="5576: san·ḥê·riḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Assyr. Of foreign origin; Sancherib, an Assyrian king.">Sennacherib</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/804.htm" title="804: ’aš·šūr (N-proper-fs) -- Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them, its region and its empire.">of Assyria.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>This is the word that the LORD has spoken against him: ‘The Virgin Daughter of Zion despises you and mocks you; the Daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head behind you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-21.htm">Isaiah 37:21</a></span><br />Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Because you have prayed to Me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/20-5.htm">2 Kings 20:5</a></span><br />“Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/38-5.htm">Isaiah 38:5</a></span><br />“Go and tell Hezekiah that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">1 Kings 9:3</a></span><br />And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-20.htm">2 Chronicles 32:20</a></span><br />In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12</a></span><br />Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2</a></span><br />O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-19.htm">Psalm 66:19-20</a></span><br />But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. / Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Psalm 91:15</a></span><br />When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18-19</a></span><br />The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a></span><br />If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus said the LORD God of Israel, That which you have prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.</p><p class="hdg">which thou hast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">2 Samuel 15:31</a></b></br> And <i>one</i> told David, saying, Ahithophel <i>is</i> among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">2 Samuel 17:23</a></b></br> And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled <i>his</i> ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.</p><p class="hdg">I have heard.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/20-5.htm">2 Kings 20:5</a></b></br> Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-20.htm">2 Chronicles 32:20,21</a></b></br> And for this <i>cause</i> Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/22-27.htm">Job 22:27</a></b></br> Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/19-2.htm">Amoz</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-17.htm">Asshur</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-17.htm">Assyria</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-11.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-11.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-6.htm">Isaiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-5.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-4.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-16.htm">Sennacherib</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-16.htm">Sennach'erib</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-19.htm">Whereas</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/20-1.htm">Amoz</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-32.htm">Asshur</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-32.htm">Assyria</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-25.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-25.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-29.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-2.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-1.htm">Isaiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-2.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-2.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-36.htm">Sennacherib</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-36.htm">Sennach'erib</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-8.htm">Whereas</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/19-1.htm">Hezekiah, in mourning, sends to Isaiah to pray for them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/19-6.htm">Isaiah comforts them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/19-8.htm">Sennacherib, going to encounter Tirhakah, sends a blasphemous letter to Hezekiah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/19-14.htm">Hezekiah's prayer.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/19-20.htm">Isaiah's prophecy of the destruction of Sennacherib, and the good of Zion.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">An angel slays the Assyrians.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/19-36.htm">Sennacherib is slain by his own sons.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His father, Amoz, is mentioned to establish his lineage and authority. Isaiah's relationship with Hezekiah, the king of Judah, is significant as it highlights the prophet's influence in the royal court. Hezekiah, known for his religious reforms and trust in God, often sought Isaiah's counsel during times of crisis, such as the Assyrian threat. This interaction underscores the importance of prophetic guidance in the leadership of Israel.<p><b>This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says:</b><br>The phrase emphasizes the divine authority behind Isaiah's message. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the covenant name of God, reminding Hezekiah of God's promises to Israel. The title "God of Israel" reinforces the special relationship between God and His chosen people. This introduction assures Hezekiah that the message is not merely Isaiah's opinion but a direct communication from God, providing comfort and assurance in a time of national distress.<p><b>I have heard your prayer concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria:</b><br>Hezekiah's prayer, recorded earlier in the chapter, was a plea for deliverance from the Assyrian threat. Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, was known for his military campaigns and attempts to conquer Jerusalem. This phrase highlights God's responsiveness to sincere prayer and His power over earthly rulers. It also reflects the biblical theme of God hearing and answering the prayers of His people, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a> and <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a>. The mention of Sennacherib by name personalizes the threat and God's intervention, demonstrating His sovereignty over nations and history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and the salvation of the Lord. In this context, he serves as a messenger of God to King Hezekiah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a></b><br>The king of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore proper worship in the kingdom. He is facing a dire threat from the Assyrian empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sennacherib.htm">Sennacherib</a></b><br>The king of Assyria, who has invaded Judah and is threatening Jerusalem. He represents the formidable worldly powers that often challenge God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord,_the_god_of_israel.htm">The LORD, the God of Israel</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God who hears the prayers of His people and acts on their behalf.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a></b><br>The act of communicating with God, which in this context, is a plea for deliverance from the Assyrian threat.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Hezekiah's situation teaches us the importance of turning to God in prayer during times of crisis. God hears and responds to the prayers of His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The passage reminds us of God's control over nations and kings. Despite Sennacherib's power, God is ultimately in control and can deliver His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Hezekiah's faith is demonstrated through his prayer and reliance on God rather than military might. We are encouraged to trust God in our own battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Isaiah's role as a prophet highlights the importance of God's messengers in delivering His word and guidance. We should seek and heed godly counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The assurance that God hears Hezekiah's prayer is a testament to His faithfulness to His covenant people. We can trust in God's promises today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_a_chronological_bible_best.htm">Is reading a chronological Bible the best approach?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_2_kings_18_25_consistent_with_other_divine_judgments.htm">2 Kings 18:25 – Is the claim that the Assyrian king was acting by God’s command consistent with other biblical accounts of divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_kings_20_9-11__sundial_shadow_reversal.htm">2 Kings 20:9-11: How could the shadow on the sundial move backward without violating the laws of physics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_omit_defeat_in_2_kings_19_35.htm">Why don't Assyrian records mention this massive defeat described in 2 Kings 19:35?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">Then Isaiah</span> <span class= "bld">. . .</span>--The prophet, as Hezekiah's trusted adviser, may have counselled the king to "<span class= "ital">go</span> up into the house of the Lord," or, at least, would be cognisant of his intention in the matter.<p><span class= "bld">Against.</span>--Hebrew text, <span class= "ital">in regard to</span>. . . . <span class= "ital">touching.</span><p><span class= "bld">I have heard.</span>--The verb has fallen out in <a href="/isaiah/37-21.htm" title="Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus said the LORD God of Israel, Whereas you have prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:">Isaiah 37:21</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then Isaiah the son of Amos sent to Hezekiah, saying.</span> As Hezekiah prays, Isaiah is by Divine revelation made cognizant of his prayer, and commissioned to answer it favorably. That he <span class="accented">sends his</span> answer, instead of taking it, is indicative of the high status of the prophets at this period, which made it not unseemly that, in spiritual matters, they should claim at least equality with the monarch. <span class="cmt_word">Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib King of Assyria I have heard.</span> First of all, Hezekiah is assured that his prayer has been "heard." God has "bowed down his ear" to it (ver. 16) - has taken it into his consideration, and has sent a reply. Then the reply follows, in fourteen verses arranged in four strophes or stanzas. The first (vers. 21-24) and second (vers. 25-28) are addressed to Sennacherib, and breathe a tone of scorn and contempt. The third (vers. 29-31), is addressed to Hezekiah, and is encouraging and consolatory. The fourth (vers. 32-34) is an assurance to all whom it may concern, that Jerusalem is safe, that Sennacherib will not take it, that he will not even commence its siege. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/19-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Isaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשַֽׁעְיָ֣הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ša‘·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3470.htm">Strong's 3470: </a> </span><span class="str2">Isaiah -- 'salvation of Yah', four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Amoz</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמ֔וֹץ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mō·wṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_531.htm">Strong's 531: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amoz -- 'strong', the father of Isaiah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sent</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁלַח֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a message to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hezekiah:</span><br /><span class="heb">חִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥiz·qî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2396.htm">Strong's 2396: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“This is what</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּֽה־</span> <span class="translit">(kōh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like this, thus, here, now</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">says:</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have heard</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמָֽעְתִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·mā·‘ə·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your prayer</span><br /><span class="heb">הִתְפַּלַּ֧לְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·pal·lal·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6419.htm">Strong's 6419: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, to intercede, pray</span><br /><br /><span class="word">concerning</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sennacherib</span><br /><span class="heb">סַנְחֵרִ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(san·ḥê·riḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5576.htm">Strong's 5576: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sennacherib -- a king of Assyr</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Assyria.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשּׁ֖וּר</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·šūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_804.htm">Strong's 804: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ashshur</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/19-20.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 19:20 Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/19-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 19:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 19:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/19-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 19:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 19:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>