2 Chronicles 32 · Verse 24

2 Chronicles 32:24

In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the Lord: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign.
2 Chronicles 32:24, King James Version

2 Chronicles 32:24 in other translations

BSBIn those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. So he prayed to the LORD, who spoke to him and gave him a sign.
WEBIn those days Hezekiah was terminally ill, and he prayed to the LORD; and he spoke to him, and gave him a sign.
ASVIn those days Hezekiah was sick even unto death: and he prayed unto Jehovah; and he spake unto him, and gave him a sign.
YLTIn those days hath Hezekiah been sick even unto death, and he prayeth unto Jehovah, and He speaketh to him, and a wonder hath appointed for him;
DARBYIn those days Hezekiah was sick unto death, and he prayed to Jehovah; and he spoke to him and gave him a sign.
BBEIn those days Hezekiah was ill and near death; and he made prayer to the Lord, and the Lord in answer gave him a sign.
WebsterIn those days Hezekiah was sick and near to death, and he prayed to the LORD: and he spoke to him, and he gave him a sign.

What does 2 Chronicles 32:24 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
24. In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death--(See on 2Ki 20:1-11). 2Ch 32:27-33. His Riches and Works.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 24 Hezekiah was sick - See 2Kgs 20:1 (note), etc., and the notes there.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Chronicles 32:24-33
God left Hezekiah to himself, that, by this trial and his weakness in it, what was in his heart might be known; that he was not so perfect in grace as he thought he was. It is good for us to know ourselves, and our own weakness and sinfulness, that we may not be conceited, or self-confident, but may always live in dependence upon Divine grace. We know not the corruption of our own hearts, nor what we shall do if God leaves us to ourselves. His sin was, that his heart was lifted up. What need have great men, and good men, and useful men, to study their own infirmities and follies, and their obligations to free grace, that they may never think highly of themselves; but beg earnestly of God, that he will always keep them humble! Hezekiah made a bad return to God for his favours, by making even those favours the food and fuel of his pride. Let us shun the occasions of sin: let us avoid the company, the amusements, the books, yea, the very sights that may administer to sin. Let us commit ourselves continually to God's care and protection; and beg of him never to leave us nor forsake us. Blessed be God, death will soon end the believer's conflict; then pride and every sin will be abolished. He will no more be tempted to withhold the praise which belongs to the God of his salvation.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

2 Chronicles 32:24 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

בַּיָּמִ֣יםbai.ya.Mimin the daysH3117
הָהֵ֔םha.Hem<the> thoseH1992
חָלָ֥הcha.Lahhe was sickH2470
יְחִזְקִיָּ֖הוּye.chiz.ki.Ya.huHezekiahH2396
עַד\־'ad-untilH5704
לָמ֑וּתla.Mut<to> dieH4191
וַיִּתְפַּלֵּל֙vai.yit.pa.Leland he prayedH6419
אֶל\־'el-toH413
יְהוָ֔הYah.wehYahwehH3068
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvai.Yo.merand he spokeH559
ל֔וֹloto him
וּמוֹפֵ֖תu.mo.Fetand a signH4159
נָ֥תַןNa.tanhe gaveH5414
לֽוֹ\׃loto him

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Chronicles 32:24

  • 2 Kings 20:1-11

    In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the Lord, saying, 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. And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the Lord came to him, saying, …

  • Isaiah 38:1-8

    In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the Lord, And said, Remember now, O Lord, I beseech thee, 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. Then came the word of the Lord to Isaiah, saying, …

  • Isaiah 38:21-22

    For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover. Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the Lord?

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hezekiah.
2Ki 20:1-3; Isa 38:1-3
gave him a sign. or, wrought a miracle for him.
2Ki 20:4-11; Isa 38:4-8,21,22

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • 2 Chronicles 32:23

    And many brought gifts unto the Lord to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth.

  • 2 Chronicles 32:24

    In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the Lord: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign.

  • 2 Chronicles 32:25

    But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.

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2 Chronicles 32:24 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		En aquel tiempo Ezechîas enfermó de muerte: y oró á Jehová, el cual le respondió, y dióle una señal.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		En ces jours-là, Ézéchias fut malade à la mort; et il pria l’ Éternel, et l’ Éternel lui parla, et lui donna un signe.
German
Elberfelder 1871		In jenen Tagen wurde Jehiskia krank zum Sterben; und er betete zu Jehova. Und Jehova redete zu ihm und gab ihm ein Wunder.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		In diebus illis ægrotavit Ezechias usque ad mortem, et oravit Dominum: exaudivitque eum, et dedit ei signum.