2Ki 19:2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 19:2-3: 19:2-3 Leaders often consulted prophets like Isaiah in emergencies (3:11-12 ) or before going into battle (1 Kgs 22:8-10 ); Isaiah was active throughout Hezekiah’s reign (2 Kgs 20:1 , 14 ). • The expression a day of trouble describes the heart-wrenching distress the king was experiencing because of the blasphemous insults and disgrace that God and his people were being forced to endure. Hezekiah realized that he and the people were powerless without God’s intervention.

a19:2-3►

b3:11-12►

c1 Kgs 22:8-10►

d2 Kgs 20:1►

‏ 2 Kings 19:2

Summary for 2Kgs 19:2-3: 19:2-3 ^a Leaders often consulted prophets like Isaiah in emergencies (3:11-12 ^b) or before going into battle (1 Kgs 22:8-10 ^c); Isaiah was active throughout Hezekiah’s reign (2 Kgs 20:1 ^d, 14 ^e).

• The expression a day of trouble describes the heart-wrenching distress the king was experiencing because of the blasphemous insults and disgrace that God and his people were being forced to endure. Hezekiah realized that he and the people were powerless without God’s intervention.