2 Kings 20:7 nasb — Then Isaiah said, "Take a cake of figs." And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.

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"Then Isaiah said, "Take a cake of figs." And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered."

— 2 Kings 20:7, NASB

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2 Kings 20 — Context

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Before Isaiah had gone out of the middle court, the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

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"Return and say to Hezekiah the leader of My people, 'Thus says the LORD, the God of your father David, "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 the LORD.

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"I will add fifteen years to your life, and I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for My own sake and for My servant David's sake."'"

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Then Isaiah said, "Take a cake of figs." And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.

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Now Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "What will be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up to the house of the LORD the third day?"

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Isaiah said, "This shall be the sign to you from the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that He has spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten steps or go back ten steps?"

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So Hezekiah answered, "It is easy for the shadow to decline ten steps; no, but let the shadow turn backward ten steps."

2 Kings 20:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 20:7 say?
2 Kings 20:7 in the NASB reads: “Then Isaiah said, "Take a cake of figs." And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.”
Where is 2 Kings 20:7 in the Bible?
2 Kings 20:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 20, verse 7.
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 20:7.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 20:7 in?
2 Kings 20:7 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 20:7?
2 Kings 20:7 reads (NASB): “Then Isaiah said, "Take a cake of figs." And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.” 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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