The word of the Lord is good, for the Lord proves His goodness and truth in the fact, that He will not inflict the merited punishment in my lifetime.

The verse carries several important themes, including the concept of peace and truth, the acceptance of God's will, and the transient nature of human existence.

David Guzik commentary on 2 Kings 20, where we see Hezekiah compromising his reign by falling for the flattering approach of Babylon.

Clarke's Commentary. Verse 2 Kings 20:19. Good is the word of the Lord — He has spoken right, I have done foolishly. I submit to his judgments. Bridgeway Bible Commentary · Smith's Bible Commentary

7 нояб. 2021 г. · In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 20:16–19, David Platt reminds us of a perfect example of selfish leadership.

This key moment reflects the dangers of pride and the responsibility leaders have to remain humble and vigilant.

This episode challenges us to think about how our actions affect the next generation, rather than thinking only of our own lifetime.

Here shows us praying Hezekiah delivered in the midst of the prospects of death-the days of the former shortened, of the latter prolonged.

The prophet tells him, 1. That his disease is mortal, and, if he be not recovered by a miracle of mercy, will certainly be fatal: Thou shalt die, and not live.

In this verse, King Hezekiah responds to the sobering prophecy from Isaiah that his descendants will be taken captive to Babylon.