1 At that time Hezekiah became very sick; he was almost dead. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to see him and told him, “This is what the Lord says: Make arrangements, because you are not going to live, but die.”
2 Hezekiah turned toward the wall and prayed to the Lord,
3 “Lord, please remember that I have always obeyed you. I have given myself completely to you and have done what you said was right.” Then Hezekiah cried loudly.
4 Then the Lord spoke his word to Isaiah:
5 “Go to Hezekiah and tell him: ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. So I will add fifteen years to your life.
6 I will save you and this city from the king of Assyria; I will defend this city.
7 “ ‘The Lord will do what he says. This is the sign from the Lord to show you: