2 Kings 20:2
2 Kings 20:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,”
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Read Full Chapter →Hezekiah turns away from those around him and pours out a private prayer to the LORD.
What Does 2 Kings 20:2 Mean?
Hearing the sentence of death, the king does not argue with the prophet or summon his counselors. He turns his face to the wall, withdrawing from every human comfort to seek the only One who can change his case.
Turning to the wall is the posture of a soul that wants God alone. When the heart is heaviest, the quietest prayer can be the most honest. Here a king becomes simply a man before his Maker, teaching us that no crisis is too private to bring before the Lord.
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What does 2 Kings 20:2 mean?
Hezekiah turns away from those around him and pours out a private prayer to the LORD.