1 At about that time Hezekiah became deathly sick. The prophet Isaiah, Amoz’s son, came to him and said: "The Lord God says this: Put your affairs in order because you are about to die. You won’t survive this."
2 Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord:
3 "Please, Lord, remember how I’ve walked before you in truth and sincerity. I’ve done what you consider to be good." Then Hezekiah cried and cried.
4 Then the Lord’s word came to Isaiah:
5 "Go and say to Hezekiah: The Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says this: I have heard your prayer and have seen your tears. I will add fifteen years to your life.
6 I will rescue you and this city from the power of the Assyrian king. I will defend this city.
7 This will be your sign from the Lord that he will do what he promised: