The King Asks Isaiah’s Advice 1 As soon as King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes in grief, put on sackcloth, and went to the Temple of the…

King Hezekiah’s Illness and Recovery 1 About this time King Hezekiah became sick and almost died. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to see him and said to him,…

Messengers from Babylonia 1 About that same time the king of Babylonia, Merodach Baladan, son of Baladan, heard that King Hezekiah had been sick, so he sent him a letter…

Words of Hope 1 “Comfort my people,” says our God. “Comfort them! 2 Encourage the people of Jerusalem. Tell them they have suffered long enough # and their sins are…

God’s Assurance to Israel 1 God says, “Be silent and listen to me, you distant lands! Get ready to present your case in court; you will have your chance to…

The Lord’s Servant 1 The Lord says, “Here is my servant, whom I strengthen— the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my…

God Promises to Rescue His People 1 Israel, the Lord who created you says, “Do not be afraid—I will save you. I have called you by name—you are mine. 2…

The Lord Is the Only God 1 The Lord says, “Listen now, Israel, my servant, my chosen people, the descendants of Jacob. 2 I am the Lord who created you;…

The Lord Appoints Cyrus 1 The Lord has chosen Cyrus to be king. He has appointed him to conquer nations; he sends him to strip kings of their power; the…

1 “This is the end for Babylon’s gods! Bel and Nebo once were worshiped, but now they are loaded on donkeys, a burden for the backs of tired animals. 2…