Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Isaiah 38:2 in context
Isaiah 38:1–5
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In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, came to him, and said to him, “The LORD says, ‘Set your house in order, for you will die, and not live.’”
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Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,
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and said, “Remember now, LORD, I beg you, how I have walked before you in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in your sight.” Then Hezekiah wept bitterly.
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Then the LORD’s word came to Isaiah, saying,
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“Go, and tell Hezekiah, ‘The LORD, the God of David your father, says, “I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.
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