2 Kings 19:5
2 Kings 19:5 in Multiple Translations
So the servants of King Hezekiah went to Isaiah,
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
So the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
After Hezekiah's officials delivered his message to Isaiah,
So the seruants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
And the servants of king Hezekiah come in unto Isaiah,
So the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
So the servants of king Ezechias came to Isaias.
When the messengers from Hezekiah came to Isaiah,
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 19:5
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2 Kings 19:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֹ֗אוּ
עַבְדֵ֛י
הַ/מֶּ֥לֶךְ
חִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ
אֶל
יְשַֽׁעַיָֽהוּ
וַ/יָּבֹ֗אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
עַבְדֵ֛י
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp
הַ/מֶּ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
חִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
Hezekiah
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְשַֽׁעַיָֽהוּ
Yᵉshaʻyâh
H3470
Jeshaiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 19:5
וַ/יָּבֹ֗אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עַבְדֵ֛י
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
הַ/מֶּ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
חִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
"Hezekiah"
N-proper
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; father of: Amariah (H0568O) § Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength" 1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices 2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet 3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David 4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה). See also: 2 Kings 16:20; 2 Chronicles 31:20; Proverbs 25:1.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְשַֽׁעַיָֽהוּ
Yᵉshaʻyâh
H3470
"Jeshaiah"
N-proper
Jeshaiah means 'Jehovah has saved' and is the name of several Israelites, including a son of Hananiah and a chief of the house of Elam, as mentioned in Nehemiah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.3; son of: Jeduthun (H3038); brother of: Obed-edom (H5654), Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Hashabiah (H2811I) § Isaiah or Jesaiah or Jeshaiah = "Jehovah has saved" 1) son of Hananiah, brother of Pelatiah, and grandson of Zerubbabel 2) a Benjamite 3) son of Athaliah and chief of the house of Elam who returned with Ezra 4) a chief of the descendants of Merari who returned with Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Isaiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah. See also: 2 Kings 19:2; 2 Chronicles 32:32; Isaiah 1:1.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 19:5
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Context — Isaiah’s Message of Deliverance
3to tell him, “This is what Hezekiah says: Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace; for children have come to the point of birth, but there is no strength to deliver them.
4Perhaps the LORD your God will hear all the words of the Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to defy the living God, and He will rebuke him for the words that the LORD your God has heard. Therefore lift up a prayer for the remnant that still survives.”
5So the servants of King Hezekiah went to Isaiah,
6who replied, “Tell your master that this is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid of the words you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed Me. 7Behold, I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, where I will cause him to fall by the sword.’”2 Kings 19:5 Summary
In this verse, we see King Hezekiah's servants going to the prophet Isaiah for help and guidance during a difficult time. This shows that even in the midst of trouble, we can turn to God's people for support and prayer. Just like Isaiah, we can be a source of hope and comfort to those around us when we trust in God's power and sovereignty (as seen in Romans 8:28). By seeking God's guidance and praying for one another, we can experience peace and comfort, even in the toughest of times, just as the Lord promises in Philippians 4:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Hezekiah's servants go to Isaiah?
King Hezekiah's servants went to Isaiah to seek his counsel and prayer in a time of distress, as seen in 2 Kings 19:3-4, where Hezekiah asks Isaiah to pray for the remnant that still survives.
Who is Isaiah in the Bible?
Isaiah was a prophet of God who spoke on behalf of the Lord, as seen in Isaiah 1:1, where he is introduced as a prophet who received visions from the Lord.
What was the significance of the servants going to Isaiah?
The servants going to Isaiah signifies the king's recognition of Isaiah's role as a prophet and intermediary between God and His people, similar to how the prophets were used in Exodus 4:10-17 to speak on God's behalf.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that in times of trouble, we can turn to God's servants and prophets, like pastors and spiritual leaders, for guidance and prayer, just as the Psalmist did in Psalms 121:1-2, where he lifted his eyes to the mountains to seek help from the Lord.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's guidance and prayer, just like King Hezekiah did?
- How can I, like Isaiah, be a vessel for God to speak through and bring hope to those around me?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with seemingly impossible situations, as seen in 2 Kings 19:6-7?
- What are some practical ways I can support and pray for my spiritual leaders, just as Isaiah was supported by King Hezekiah's servants?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 19:5
[See comments on 2 Kings 19:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 19:5
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:5
2 Kings 19:5 So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.Ver. 5. So the servants of Hezekiah came.] They came, and did their master’ s message. Acta legatorum laconice uno verbo (venerunt) proponuntur.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:5
(5) So the servants . . .—This verse merely resumes the narrative in a somewhat simple and artless fashion.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:5
ISAIAH’S REPLY, 2 Kings 19:6-7. 7. I will send a blast upon him — The translators here evidently meant by blast some destructive plague or pestilence. The Hebrew is, literally, Behold, I put in him a spirit.