2 Kings 20:18 Meaning and Explanation
“And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”
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Read Full Chapter →Isaiah foretells that descendants of Hezekiah will be taken to serve in the palace of Babylon's king.
What Does 2 Kings 20:18 Mean?
The prophecy reaches beyond treasure to the royal line itself: sons of Hezekiah's own descent will be taken to Babylon to serve in a foreign court. The judgment touches the future of the house of David.
Even so, the word leaves room for hope, for a remnant of the line is preserved through exile rather than wholly destroyed. God's discipline does not cancel His covenant promises. Through the long centuries this line would carry forward toward the One in whom David's throne is established forever, even when its earthly glory had been stripped away.
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What does 2 Kings 20:18 mean?
Isaiah foretells that descendants of Hezekiah will be taken to serve in the palace of Babylon's king.