2 Kings 20:2 web — Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to Yahweh, saying,

World English Bible

"Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to Yahweh, saying,"

— 2 Kings 20:2, World English Bible

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2 Kings 20 — Context

1

In those days was Hezekiah sick to death. Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, 'Set your house in order; for you shall die, and not live.'"

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

3

"Remember now, Yahweh, I beg you, how I have walked before you in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in your sight." Hezekiah wept bitterly.

4

It happened, before Isaiah had gone out into the middle part of the city, that the word of Yahweh came to him, saying,

5

"Turn back, and tell Hezekiah the prince of my people, 'Thus says Yahweh, the God of David your father, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day, you shall go up to the house of Yahweh.

2 Kings 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 20:2 say?
2 Kings 20:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to Yahweh, saying,”
Where is 2 Kings 20:2 in the Bible?
2 Kings 20:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 20, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 20:2.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 20:2 in?
2 Kings 20:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 20:2?
2 Kings 20:2 reads (WEB): “Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to Yahweh, saying,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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