So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.

2 KINGS 19:5KJV
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2 Kings 19:5 (KJV)

What does 2 Kings 19:5 mean?

2 Kings 19:5 describes how the servants of King Hezekiah went to the prophet Isaiah. This verse shows Hezekiah’s decision to seek guidance from God’s prophet during a time of crisis.

The setting is Jerusalem under threat from the Assyrian army. King Hezekiah has sent his officials to Isaiah, hoping for a word from God about what to do next. This verse marks the moment when Hezekiah’s representatives actually arrive at Isaiah’s location, setting up the next part of the story where Isaiah will deliver God’s message.

The Hebrew behind 2 Kings 19:5

  • "servants" (עֲבָדִים, ʿăḇāḏîm): This word means attendants or officials, not just ordinary servants. The use here highlights that Hezekiah sent trusted, high-ranking people to Isaiah, showing the seriousness of the situation.
  • "came" (בּוֹא, bôʾ): This verb simply means to come or arrive. Its use here marks the transition from Hezekiah’s decision to action, as his representatives physically reach Isaiah.

Why 2 Kings 19:5 matters

  • This verse shows Hezekiah’s humility and dependence on God by seeking out a prophet rather than relying solely on political or military solutions.
  • The arrival of the servants at Isaiah’s place is a turning point, moving the story from Hezekiah’s fear and uncertainty to receiving divine guidance.
  • It highlights the important role of prophets in Israel’s history as mediators between God and the king, especially in times of national crisis.

Where else these words appear

“Isaiah” Hebrew H3470 · used in 39 verses

  • 2 Kings 19:2 And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.
  • 1 Chronicles 3:21 And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah.
  • Isaiah 13:1 The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

“Hezekiah” Hebrew H2396 · used in 78 verses

  • 2 Kings 16:20 And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.
  • 2 Kings 20:5 Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.
  • Isaiah 36:16 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cistern;