2 Kings 20:3 Meaning and Explanation
“I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.”
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Read Full Chapter →Hezekiah pleads with God to remember his faithful walk, and weeps bitterly.
What Does 2 Kings 20:3 Mean?
Lying near death, the king appeals not to his royal power but to a life lived before God in sincerity. The phrase 'walked before thee' describes a whole manner of living conducted in God's presence. His tears reveal how deeply he longed for more days.
Hezekiah's prayer is bold yet humble, leaning on God's faithfulness rather than claiming merit as a bargaining chip. To walk 'with a perfect heart' is to be wholly devoted, undivided in loyalty. God welcomes such honest, tearful prayer, and the weeping of the faithful is never overlooked by heaven.
2 Kings 20:3 in the Original Language
tamim (תָּמִים), 'perfect' -- whole, complete, and wholehearted rather than sinless.
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What does 2 Kings 20:3 mean?
Hezekiah pleads with God to remember his faithful walk, and weeps bitterly.