What other biblical instances show God speaking through prophets like in 2 Kings 19:5? When God Sent Isaiah to Hezekiah “So the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah.” — 2 Kings 19:5 Other Moments God Spoke Through His Prophets • Moses to Pharaoh — “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: ‘Let My people go.’” — Exodus 5:1 • Samuel to Saul — “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you this day.” — 1 Samuel 15:28 • Nathan to David — “You are the man! … ‘I anointed you king over Israel.’” — 2 Samuel 12:7 • Ahijah to Jeroboam — “Behold, I am going to tear the kingdom out of Solomon’s hand and give you ten tribes.” — 1 Kings 11:31 • Elijah to Ahab — “In the place where the dogs licked up Naboth’s blood, they will lick up your blood as well.” — 1 Kings 21:19 • Elisha to Jehoram — “Thus says the LORD: ‘I will heal this water.’” — 2 Kings 2:21 • Jonah to Nineveh — “Yet forty days, and Nineveh will be overthrown!” — Jonah 3:4 • Isaiah to Ahaz — “The Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son.” — Isaiah 7:14 • Jeremiah to Judah — “I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.” — Jeremiah 21:8 • Ezekiel to the exiles — “The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by His Spirit.” — Ezekiel 37:1 • Haggai to Zerubbabel — “My Spirit remains among you; do not be afraid.” — Haggai 2:5 • Zechariah to Joshua the high priest — “I will bring My servant, the Branch.” — Zechariah 3:8 • Malachi to post-exilic Israel — “Behold, I will send My messenger, and he will prepare the way before Me.” — Malachi 3:1 New Testament Continuity • John the Baptist — “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” — Matthew 3:2 • Agabus in Antioch — “A great famine is coming over all the world.” — Acts 11:28 • Prophets in the early church — “In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers.” — Acts 13:1 Common Threads in These Encounters • Clear divine message: “Thus says the LORD” anchors each prophecy. • Specific audience: kings, nations, or local congregations receive tailored words. • Call to response: repentance, obedience, or encouragement is always expected. • Confirmation: prophecies fulfilled show God’s reliability (e.g., Nineveh’s repentance, Jesus as Isaiah’s promised Son). Takeaway for Today God consistently chose human voices to deliver His inerrant word. From Moses before Pharaoh to Agabus in Acts, the pattern underscores His desire to communicate clearly, direct His people, and validate His sovereignty through fulfilled prophecy. |
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