2 Kings 20:2
New International Version
Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,

New Living Translation
When Hezekiah heard this, he turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,

English Standard Version
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying,

King James Bible
Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,

New King James Version
Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then he turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying,

NASB 1995
Then he turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying,

NASB 1977
Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he turned his face to the wall and prayed to Yahweh, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,”

American Standard Version
Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto Jehovah, saying,

Contemporary English Version
Hezekiah turned toward the wall and prayed,

English Revised Version
Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hezekiah turned to the wall and prayed to the LORD,

Good News Translation
Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed:

International Standard Version
So Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying,

NET Bible
He turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,

New Heart English Bible
Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying,

World English Bible
Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to Yahweh, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he turns around his face to the wall, and prays to YHWH, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And he turneth round his face unto the wall, and prayeth unto Jehovah, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will turn his face to the wall and pray, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the Lord, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he turned his face to the wall, and he prayed to the Lord, saying:

New American Bible
He turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD:

New Revised Standard Version
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and he prayed before LORD JEHOVAH and said:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Ezekias turned to the wall, and prayed to the Lord, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
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 turned his face to the wall and prayed to the 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.…

Cross References
Isaiah 38:2
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,

2 Chronicles 32:24
In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. So he prayed to the LORD, who spoke to him and gave him a sign.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

James 5:13-15
Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. / Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

Psalm 30:2
O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

1 Kings 8:28-30
Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. / Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive.

Psalm 102:1-2
A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. / Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.

Matthew 6:6
But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Psalm 86:6-7
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy. / In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.

1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

Luke 18:1
Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:

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.


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, …

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2 Kings 20
1. 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
Hezekiah, the king of Judah, is a central figure in this narrative. His name in Hebrew, "חִזְקִיָּהוּ" (Chizqiyahu), means "Yahweh strengthens." This name is fitting, as Hezekiah is known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore proper worship in Judah. Historically, Hezekiah reigned during a tumultuous period, facing threats from the Assyrian empire. His leadership is marked by a return to the worship of Yahweh, tearing down high places and idols, which underscores his commitment to God.

turned his face to the wall
This phrase indicates a physical and symbolic act of turning away from distractions and focusing solely on God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, turning one's face to the wall could signify a desire for privacy and earnestness in prayer. It reflects Hezekiah's deep distress and his determination to seek God wholeheartedly. The wall may also symbolize a barrier, suggesting that Hezekiah is turning away from human help and looking to divine intervention.

and prayed
Prayer is a central theme in the life of Hezekiah. The Hebrew word for prayed, "וַיִּתְפַּלֵּל" (vayitpalel), implies an act of intercession and supplication. Hezekiah's prayer is a model of earnest and heartfelt communication with God. It demonstrates his reliance on God in times of crisis. This act of prayer is consistent with the biblical teaching that God desires His people to seek Him in all circumstances, trusting in His power and sovereignty.

to the LORD
The use of "LORD" in all capital letters indicates the Hebrew name "Yahweh," the covenant name of God. This name emphasizes God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. Hezekiah's prayer to Yahweh highlights his recognition of God's unique authority and his personal relationship with the covenant-keeping God of Israel. It is a reminder of the importance of knowing God personally and approaching Him with reverence and trust.

(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 ...


Hebrew
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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