2 Kings 20:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

those days. About the time of the second invasion (2 Kings 18:13), but before the deliverance of 2 Kings 19:35.

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.

Set thine house in order. Give charge concerning thine house. See the Structure of Isa 36:39.

die, and not live. Figure of speech Pleonasm (App-6),. double emphasis.

2 Kings 20:1

1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.