Isaiah 38:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

In those days: i.e. Hezekiah's fourteenth year: for fifteen years (603-588 B.C.) are added to his life (Isaiah 38:5), and he reigned twenty-nine years (2 Kings 18:2); 14. 15. 29.

sick. This sickness was therefore during the siege.

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.

Set thine house in order. Give charge concerning thy house.

die, and not live. thou wilt certainly die. Figure of speech Pleonasm: by which. thing is put both ways (positive and negative) for emphasis.

Isaiah 38:1

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