Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to heaven about this. New Living Translation Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to God in heaven. English Standard Version Then Hezekiah the king and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed because of this and cried to heaven. Berean Standard Bible In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, King James Bible And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven. New King James Version Now because of this King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah, the son of Amoz, prayed and cried out to heaven. New American Standard Bible But King Hezekiah and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed about this and called out to heaven for help. NASB 1995 But King Hezekiah and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed about this and cried out to heaven. NASB 1977 But King Hezekiah and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed about this and cried out to heaven. Legacy Standard Bible But King Hezekiah and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed about this and cried out to heaven. Amplified Bible But Hezekiah the king and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven [for help]. Christian Standard Bible King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven, Holman Christian Standard Bible King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven, American Standard Version And Hezekiah the king, and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven. Contemporary English Version Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz begged the LORD for help, English Revised Version And Hezekiah the king, and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, prayed about this and called to heaven. Good News Translation Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed to God and cried out to him for help. International Standard Version Meanwhile, King Hezekiah and Amoz's son Isaiah the prophet were praying about this and crying out to heaven. Majority Standard Bible In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, NET Bible King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven. New Heart English Bible Hezekiah the king, and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven. Webster's Bible Translation And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven. World English Bible Hezekiah the king and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Hezekiah the king prays, and Isaiah son of Amoz the prophet, concerning this, and they cry to the heavens, Young's Literal Translation And Hezekiah the king prayeth, and Isaiah son of Amoz the prophet, concerning this, and they cry to the heavens, Smith's Literal Translation And Hezekiah the king will pray, and Isaiah the prophet, son of Amos, for this, and they will cry to the heavens. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Ezechias the king, and Isaias the prophet the son of Amos, prayed against this blasphemy, and cried out to heaven. Catholic Public Domain Version And Hezekiah the king, and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed against this blasphemy, and they cried out to heaven. New American Bible But because of this, King Hezekiah and Isaiah the prophet, son of Amoz, prayed and cried out to heaven. New Revised Standard Version Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed because of this and cried to heaven. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Hezekiah and Isaiah the son of Amoz, the prophet, prayed because of this, and the LORD heard the voice of their prayer. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Hezekiah and Isaiah son of Amuts the Prophet prayed because of this, and LORD JEHOVAH listened to the voice of their prayer. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Hezekiah the king, and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven. Brenton Septuagint Translation And king Ezekias and Esaias the prophet the son of Amos prayed concerning these things, and they cried to heaven. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jerusalem Delivered from the Assyrians20In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, 21and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword.… Cross References 2 Kings 19:15-20 And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. / Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. / Truly, O LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste these nations and their lands. ... Isaiah 37:15-20 And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD: / “O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. / Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to all the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. ... 2 Kings 19:1-4 On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. / And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz / to tell him, “This is what Hezekiah says: Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace; for children have come to the point of birth, but there is no strength to deliver them. ... Isaiah 37:1-4 On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. / And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz / to tell him, “This is what Hezekiah says: Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace; for children have come to the point of birth, but there is no strength to deliver them. ... 2 Kings 19:14 So Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD. Isaiah 37:14 So Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD. 2 Kings 19:21-37 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. / Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! / Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest outposts, the densest of its forests. ... Isaiah 37:21-38 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, / 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. / Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! ... Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Matthew 18:19-20 Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. Acts 4:24-31 When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them. / You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ ... Treasury of Scripture And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven. Hezekiah 2 Kings 19:14-19 And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD… Isaiah 37:1,14-20 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD… the prophet 2 Kings 19:2-4 And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz… Isaiah 37:2-4 And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz… prayed 2 Chronicles 14:11 And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee. 2 Chronicles 20:6-12 And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee? … Psalm 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Jump to Previous Amoz Cause Cried Cry Crying Heaven Heavens Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Isaiah Prayed Prayer Prayeth ProphetJump to Next Amoz Cause Cried Cry Crying Heaven Heavens Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Isaiah Prayed Prayer Prayeth Prophet2 Chronicles 32 1. Sennacherib invading Judah, Hezekiah fortifies himself, and encourages his people9. Hezekiah and Isaiah pray against the blasphemies of Sennarchib 21. An angel destroys the host of the Assyrians 24. Hezekiah praying in his sickness, God gives him a sign of recovery 25. His proud heart is humbled by God 27. His wealth and works 31. His error in the ambassage of Babylon 32. He dying, Manasseh succeeds him In response, This phrase indicates a reaction to a preceding event. In the context of 2 Chronicles 32, King Hezekiah and the people of Judah are facing a significant threat from the Assyrian king Sennacherib. The Assyrian army is known for its might and brutality, and their siege of Jerusalem represents a dire situation. The response of Hezekiah and Isaiah is not one of panic or military strategy, but of turning to God, highlighting the importance of faith and reliance on divine intervention in times of crisis. King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, Persons / Places / Events 1. King HezekiahThe 13th king of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God and religious reforms. He is a central figure in this passage, demonstrating reliance on God in times of crisis. 2. Prophet Isaiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, son of Amoz, who served as a spiritual advisor to King Hezekiah. His role in this event highlights the importance of prophetic guidance and intercession. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, under siege by the Assyrian king Sennacherib. This event underscores the city's significance as a spiritual and political center. 4. Assyrian Threat The Assyrian army, led by King Sennacherib, posed a significant threat to Judah, prompting Hezekiah and Isaiah to seek divine intervention. 5. Prayer to Heaven The act of Hezekiah and Isaiah crying out to God in prayer, demonstrating their dependence on divine help rather than solely on military might. Teaching Points The Power of PrayerHezekiah and Isaiah's response to the Assyrian threat was to pray. This teaches us the importance of turning to God in times of crisis, trusting in His power and sovereignty. Leadership and Faith Hezekiah's leadership was marked by faith and reliance on God. As leaders, whether in families, churches, or communities, we should model this dependence on God. Prophetic Guidance Isaiah's involvement underscores the value of seeking and heeding godly counsel. We should seek wisdom from those who are spiritually mature and grounded in Scripture. God's Sovereignty in Deliverance The deliverance of Jerusalem was a testament to God's control over nations and history. We can trust that God is sovereign over our circumstances and will act according to His will. Community in Prayer The joint prayer of Hezekiah and Isaiah highlights the strength found in communal prayer. We should not underestimate the power of praying together with others.(20) For this cause.--Upon this ('al zoth). The reference is to the Assyrian blasphemies against Jehovah, which Hezekiah urged in his prayer for deliverance (2Kings 19:16), and to which Isaiah referred in his prophetic answer (Isaiah 37:23). The prayer of Hezekiah is given in 2Kings 19:15-19; Isaiah 37:15-20. The parallel passages do not say that Isaiah also prayed; but 2Kings 19:2-4, and Isaiah 37:2-4, report that the king sent a deputation of nobles to the prophet, requesting his prayers "for the remnant that were left." . . . Verse 20. - For the prayer of Hezekiah, see 2 Kings 19:14-19; and for the place of the prayer or prayers of Isaiah, and the indications of their having been offered, see alike 2 Chronicles 19:4-7, and the verses of the grand passage, 20-3 t. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In response,עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against King הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Hezekiah יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites and the prophet הַנָּבִ֖יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet Isaiah וִֽישַֽׁעְיָ֧הוּ (wî·ša‘·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3470: Isaiah -- 'salvation of Yah', four Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Amoz אָמ֛וֹץ (’ā·mō·wṣ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 531: Amoz -- 'strong', the father of Isaiah cried out וַֽיִּזְעֲק֖וּ (way·yiz·‘ă·qū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly to heaven הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (haš·šā·mā·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky in prayer, וַיִּתְפַּלֵּ֞ל (way·yiṯ·pal·lêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6419: To judge, to intercede, pray Links 2 Chronicles 32:20 NIV2 Chronicles 32:20 NLT 2 Chronicles 32:20 ESV 2 Chronicles 32:20 NASB 2 Chronicles 32:20 KJV 2 Chronicles 32:20 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 32:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 32:20 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 32:20 French Bible 2 Chronicles 32:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 32:20 Hezekiah the king and Isaiah the prophet (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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