1. In those days Hezekiah became sick and was about to die. The prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, came to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Give final instructions to your household, because you’re about to die. You won’t get well.”
2. Hezekiah turned to the wall and prayed to the Lord,
3. “Please, Lord, remember how I’ve lived faithfully and sincerely in your presence. I’ve done what you consider right.” And he cried bitterly.
4. Isaiah hadn’t gone as far as the middle courtyard when the Lord spoke his word to him: