King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And for this [cause] Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Because of this, Hizkiyahu the king and Yesha'yahu the prophet, the son of Amotz, prayed and cried out to heaven.
Berean Standard Bible:
In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer,
American Standard Version:
And Hezekiah the king, and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And for this cause Hezekiah{H3169} the king{H4428}, and the prophet{H5030} Isaiah{H3470} the son{H1121} of Amoz{H531}, prayed{H6419} and cried{H2199} to heaven{H8064}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 91:14
- Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
Psalms 91:15
- He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
2 Kings 19:2
- And he sent Eliakim, which [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.
2 Kings 19:4
- It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up [thy] prayer for the remnant that are left.
2 Chronicles 14:11
- And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, [it is] nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou [art] our God; let not man prevail against thee.
2 Kings 19:14
- And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.
2 Kings 19:19
- Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou [art] the LORD God, [even] thou only.
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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 32:20
2 Chronicles 32:20 is set within the broader context of the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem during the reign of King Hezekiah. Around 701 BCE, Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, had conquered much of Judah and was threatening Jerusalem itself. This verse specifically highlights the religious fervor and desperation of the situation, as both the political leader, King Hezekiah, and the spiritual advisor, the prophet Isaiah, resorted to fervent prayer and supplication to God in the face of the Assyrian military might.
The themes of the verse include the intersection of faith and politics, the power of prayer in dire circumstances, and the reliance on divine intervention when human efforts seem insufficient. It underscores the belief that God hears the prayers of the faithful and can deliver them from their enemies. This moment of joint prayer by the king and the prophet illustrates the unity of the people of Judah under a common religious and national identity in the face of an existential threat.
Historically, this verse reflects the period when the Southern Kingdom of Judah was under immense pressure from the Assyrian Empire, which was known for its ruthless military campaigns and the practice of deporting conquered peoples. The prayer of Hezekiah and Isaiah can be seen as a turning point, as according to the biblical narrative, the Assyrian army was miraculously decimated by an angel of the Lord, leading to Sennacherib's retreat and the salvation of Jerusalem (2 Chronicles 32:21). This event was a significant demonstration of God's power and faithfulness to His people, as well as a testament to the effectiveness of humble and earnest prayer.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3169
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְחִזְקִיָּה
Transliteration: Yᵉchizqîyâh
Pronunciation: yekh-iz-kee-yaw'
Description: or יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ; from יְרוּשָׁא and יָהּ; strengthened of Jah; Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites; Hezekiah, Jehizkiah. Compare חִזְקִיָּה. - Strong's Number: H4428
There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
Transliteration: melek
Pronunciation: meh'-lek
Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal. - Strong's Number: H5030
There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָבִיא
Transliteration: nâbîyʼ
Pronunciation: naw-bee'
Description: from נָבָא; a prophet or (generally) inspired man; prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. - Strong's Number: H3470
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְשַׁעְיָה
Transliteration: Yᵉshaʻyâh
Pronunciation: yesh-ah-yaw'
Description: or יְשַׁעְיָהוּ; from יָשַׁע and יָהּ; Jah has saved; Jeshajah, the name of seven Israelites; Isaiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H531
There are 736 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמוֹץ
Transliteration: ʼÂmôwts
Pronunciation: aw-mohts'
Description: from אָמַץ; strong; Amots, an Israelite; Amoz. - Strong's Number: H6419
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּלַל
Transliteration: pâlal
Pronunciation: paw-lal'
Description: a primitive root; to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray; intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. - Strong's Number: H2199
There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָעַק
Transliteration: zâʻaq
Pronunciation: zaw-ak'
Description: a primitive root; to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly; assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), come with such a company, gather (together), cause to be proclaimed. - Strong's Number: H8064
There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַיִם
Transliteration: shâmayim
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'-yim
Description: dual of an unused singular שָׁמֶה; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve); air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s).