Verse (Click for Chapter) 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, Berean Standard Bible Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, King James Bible Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, New King James Version Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the LORD, New American Standard Bible Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, NASB 1995 Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, NASB 1977 Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the LORD, Legacy Standard Bible Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to Yahweh Amplified Bible Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, 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 Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto Jehovah, Contemporary English Version Hezekiah turned toward the wall and prayed, English Revised Version Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, 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 Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD. NET Bible Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, New Heart English Bible Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, Webster's Bible Translation Then Hezekiah turned his face towards the wall, and prayed to the LORD, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, World English Bible Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to Yahweh, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Hezekiah turns around his face to the wall, and prays to YHWH, Young's Literal Translation And Hezekiah turneth round his face unto the wall, and prayeth unto Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation And Hezekiah will turn his face to the wall and pray to Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Ezechias turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord, Catholic Public Domain Version And Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and he prayed to the Lord. New American Bible Hezekiah 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 BibleThen Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and Hezekiah prayed before LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ezekias turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the Lord, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery1In 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, 3saying, “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 2 Kings 20:2 Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying, 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 30:2 O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me. Psalm 6:2-4 Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am frail; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are in agony. / My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long? / Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion. Psalm 116:1-4 I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. / Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. / The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. ... Psalm 118:17-18 I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done. / The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death. 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. Psalm 103:3-4 He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, / who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, Psalm 107:19-20 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. / He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit. 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. Matthew 9:18 While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.” Mark 5:23 and pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.” Luke 8:41 Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house, John 11:3-4 So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.” / When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Acts 9:40 Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. Treasury of Scripture Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the LORD, 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. Psalm 91:15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. Jump to Previous Face Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Prayed Prayer Prayeth Round Towards Turned Turneth Turning WallJump to Next Face Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Prayed Prayer Prayeth Round Towards Turned Turneth Turning WallIsaiah 38 1. Hezekiah, having received a message of death, by prayer has his life lengthened8. The sun goes ten degrees backward, for a sign of that promise 9. His song of thanksgiving. Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall Hezekiah's action of turning his face to the wall signifies a personal and intimate moment of prayer, seeking privacy and focus away from distractions. In the cultural context of ancient Near Eastern practices, turning to the wall could symbolize turning away from the world and towards God. This act reflects a deep sense of urgency and desperation, as Hezekiah was facing a terminal illness. The wall may also represent a boundary, indicating Hezekiah's desire to separate himself from his current circumstances and seek divine intervention. and prayed to the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe king of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore proper worship in the temple. He is the central figure in this passage, demonstrating a personal and earnest prayer life. 2. The Wall Represents a private and intimate setting where Hezekiah turns away from distractions to focus solely on God in prayer. This act signifies a deep, personal plea to the Lord. 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. 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. 5. Jerusalem The city where these events take place, serving as the political and spiritual center of Judah during Hezekiah's reign. Teaching Points The Power of Personal PrayerHezekiah's act of turning to the wall signifies a moment of personal and undistracted communication with God. Believers are encouraged to find their own "wall" or quiet place to seek God earnestly. Faith in Times of Crisis Hezekiah's immediate response to his dire situation was to pray. This teaches us to turn to God first in our times of need, trusting in His power and sovereignty. God's Response to Sincere Prayer The account shows that God hears and responds to sincere prayers. This encourages believers to pray with faith and expectancy. The Importance of a Relationship with God Hezekiah's prayer life reflects a deep relationship with God, reminding us of the importance of cultivating a personal and ongoing relationship with the Lord. Seeking God's Will While Hezekiah prayed for healing, his ultimate trust was in God's will. This teaches us to submit our desires to God's greater plan. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 38How can Isaiah 38’s account of God extending Hezekiah’s life align with other biblical teachings on divine decrees? 2 Kings 20:7: Why was a simple poultice of figs sufficient to cure a fatal illness if it was truly life-threatening? 2 Kings 20:9-11: How could the shadow on the sundial move backward without violating the laws of physics? Could the sign in Isaiah 38:7-8 be metaphorical rather than an actual astronomical phenomenon?(2) Turned his face toward the wall . . .--The royal couch was in the corner, as the Eastern place of honour, the face turned to it, as seeking privacy and avoiding the gaze of men. (Comp. Ahab in 1Kings 21:4.)Verse 2. - Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall. The action resembles that of Ahab (1 Kings 21:4); but the spirit is wholly different. Ahab turned away in sullenness, Hezekiah that he might pray undisturbed Beds seem to have been placed in the corners of rooms, with the head against one wall of the room, and one side against another. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Hezekiahחִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ (ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites turned וַיַּסֵּ֧ב (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 וַיִּתְפַּלֵּ֖ל (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, יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Isaiah 38:2 NIVIsaiah 38:2 NLT Isaiah 38:2 ESV Isaiah 38:2 NASB Isaiah 38:2 KJV Isaiah 38:2 BibleApps.com Isaiah 38:2 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 38:2 Chinese Bible Isaiah 38:2 French Bible Isaiah 38:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 38:2 Then Hezekiah turned his face to (Isa Isi Is) |
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