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Isaiah 37:2

Isaiah 37:1 nasb — And when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth and entered the house of the LORD.

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"And when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth and entered the house of the LORD."

— Isaiah 37:1, NASB

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Isaiah 37 — Context

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And when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth and entered the house of the LORD.

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Then he sent Eliakim who was over the household with Shebna the scribe and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz.

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They said to him, "Thus says Hezekiah, 'This day is a day of distress, rebuke and rejection; for children have come to birth, and there is no strength to deliver.

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'Perhaps the LORD your God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to reproach the living God, and will rebuke the words which the LORD your God has heard. Therefore, offer a prayer for the remnant that is left.'"

Isaiah 37:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 37:1 say?
Isaiah 37:1 in the NASB reads: “And when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth and entered the house of the LORD.”
Where is Isaiah 37:1 in the Bible?
Isaiah 37:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 37, verse 1.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 37:1.
What translation should I read Isaiah 37:1 in?
Isaiah 37:1 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 Isaiah 37:1?
Isaiah 37:1 reads (NASB): “And when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth and entered the house of the LORD.” 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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