New International Version When King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and went into the temple of the LORD. New Living Translation When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes and put on burlap and went into the Temple of the LORD. English Standard Version As soon as King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass when King Hezekiah heard it that he tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house of YHWH. King James Bible And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. New King James Version And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. New American Standard Bible Now when King Hezekiah heard the report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. NASB 1995 And when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth and entered the house of the LORD. NASB 1977 And when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth and entered the house of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and entered the house of Yahweh. Amplified Bible When king Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes and he covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house (temple) of the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible On hearing this report, King Hezekiah (YHWH is my strength) tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the LORD’s temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the LORD’s temple. American Standard Version And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version As soon as Hezekiah heard the news, he tore off his clothes in sorrow and put on sackcloth. Then he went into the temple of the LORD. English Revised Version And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation When King Hezekiah heard the message, he tore his clothes in grief, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the LORD's temple. Good News Translation As soon as King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes in grief, put on sackcloth, and went to the Temple of the LORD. International Standard Version When King Hezekiah heard Eliakim's report, he tore his clothes, put on a sackcloth covering, entered the LORD's Temple, NET Bible When King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and went to the LORD's temple. New Heart English Bible It happened, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. World English Bible When King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into Yahweh’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, at King Hezekiah’s hearing, that he tears his garments, and covers himself with sackcloth, and enters the house of YHWH, Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass when King Hezekiah heard it that he tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, at king Hezekiah's hearing, that he rendeth his garments, and covereth himself with sackcloth, and entereth the house of Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be when King Hezekiah heard and he will rend his garments and cover himself with sackcloth, and go into the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when king Ezechias heard these words, he rent his garments, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And when king Hezekiah had heard this, he tore his garments, and he covered himself with sackcloth, and he entered the house of the Lord. New American Bible When King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his garments, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version When King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when Hezekiah the King heard, he ripped his clothes, and there was hidden sackcloth, and he entered into the house of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass when king Ezekias heard it, that he rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth, an went into the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Isaiah's Message of Deliverance1On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. 2And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz… Cross References On hearing this report, Isaiah 37:1 On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 32:20 In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, 2 Kings 22:11 When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes King Hezekiah 2 Kings 18:1-3 In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. 2 Kings 18:5-7 Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him. / He remained faithful to the LORD and did not turn from following Him; he kept the commandments that the LORD had given Moses. / And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered wherever he went. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him. 2 Chronicles 31:20-21 So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered. tore his clothes, 2 Samuel 1:11-12 Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same. / They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the people of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword. Ezra 9:3 When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled out some hair from my head and beard, and sat down in horror. Genesis 37:34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. put on sackcloth, Daniel 9:3 So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. 1 Kings 21:27 When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He lay down in sackcloth and walked around meekly. Jonah 3:5-6 And the Ninevites believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least. / When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. and entered the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 29:20 Early the next morning King Hezekiah gathered the city officials and went up to the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 34:29-31 Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. / And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people great and small—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. 1 Samuel 1:9-10 So after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh, Hannah stood up. Now Eli the priest was sitting on a chair by the doorpost of the temple of the LORD. / In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. Isaiah 36:22 Then Hilkiah’s son Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Asaph’s son Joah the recorder came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and they relayed to him the words of the Rabshakeh. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. when king. Isaiah 37:1-7 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD… he rent. 2 Kings 5:7 And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me. 2 Kings 18:37 Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh. 1 Samuel 4:12 And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head. covered. 2 Kings 6:30 And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he rent his clothes; and he passed by upon the wall, and the people looked, and, behold, he had sackcloth within upon his flesh. Genesis 37:34 And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days. 1 Kings 21:27,29 And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly… went into. 2 Chronicles 7:15,16 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place… Job 1:20,21 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, … Jump to Previous Clothes Covered Covereth Entered Entereth Garments Haircloth Heard Hearing Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Hezekiah's House Rendeth Rent Robe Sackcloth Temple ToreJump to Next Clothes Covered Covereth Entered Entereth Garments Haircloth Heard Hearing Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Hezekiah's House Rendeth Rent Robe Sackcloth Temple Tore2 Kings 19 1. Hezekiah, in mourning, sends to Isaiah to pray for them.6. Isaiah comforts them. 8. Sennacherib, going to encounter Tirhakah, sends a blasphemous letter to Hezekiah. 14. Hezekiah's prayer. 20. Isaiah's prophecy of the destruction of Sennacherib, and the good of Zion. 35. An angel slays the Assyrians. 36. Sennacherib is slain by his own sons. On hearing this report, Hezekiah learned from his officials that Sennacherib’s representatives had threatened Jerusalem and openly defied the God of Israel. The Assyrian army had already devastated much of Judah and now pressed its assault against the capital. Isa 37:1 On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes… King Hezekiah Judah’s faithful king recognized that the crisis exceeded human strength. Unlike his father Ahaz, who had relied on foreign powers, Hezekiah turned to the Lord. 2Ki 18:1-3 In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah… tore his clothes, He expressed grief and alarm over the danger facing Judah and the dishonor brought against God’s name. 2Sa 1:11-12 Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them… put on sackcloth, His mourning reflected humility before God and earnest dependence on divine mercy. Dan 9:3 So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him… and entered the house of the LORD. Hezekiah went to the temple to seek the Lord’s help, acknowledging that Jerusalem’s deliverance depended upon God rather than military power. 2Ch 29:20 Early the next morning King Hezekiah gathered… Persons / Places / Events 1. King HezekiahThe king of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore proper worship in the temple. He is a central figure in this passage, demonstrating humility and reliance on God in times of crisis. 2. Sackcloth A coarse material worn as a sign of mourning or repentance. Hezekiah's donning of sackcloth signifies his deep distress and humility before God. 3. The House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. Hezekiah's decision to go there underscores his dependence on God and the importance of seeking divine guidance. 4. The Assyrian Threat The context of this verse is the impending threat from the Assyrian army, led by King Sennacherib, which posed a significant danger to Judah. 5. Prophet Isaiah Although not mentioned in this specific verse, Isaiah plays a crucial role in the subsequent events, providing God's message to Hezekiah and offering assurance of divine intervention. Teaching Points Humility in CrisisHezekiah's tearing of clothes and wearing sackcloth is a profound act of humility. In times of crisis, believers are encouraged to humble themselves before God, acknowledging their dependence on Him. Seeking God in the Temple Hezekiah's immediate response to seek God in the temple highlights the importance of turning to God in prayer and worship during difficult times. Believers today can find solace and guidance in God's presence. Faith Over Fear Despite the overwhelming threat from the Assyrians, Hezekiah's actions demonstrate a faith that overcomes fear. Trusting in God's power and promises is crucial when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. The Role of Repentance The act of wearing sackcloth also signifies repentance. In times of trouble, examining one's heart and turning back to God is a vital step in seeking His intervention. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 19:1?2. How does Hezekiah's response in 2 Kings 19:1 demonstrate humility before God? 3. What can we learn from Hezekiah's actions about handling overwhelming situations? 4. How does tearing clothes and wearing sackcloth signify repentance in biblical times? 5. What other biblical figures sought God's guidance in times of distress? 6. How can we apply Hezekiah's example of seeking God first in our lives? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 19:1? 8. How does 2 Kings 19:1 reflect God's response to human distress? 9. What is the significance of Hezekiah's actions in 2 Kings 19:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 19? XIX. (1) Went into the house of the Lord.--To humble himself before Jehovah and pray for help. (Comp. 2Chronicles 32:20.) Verse 1. - And it came to pass, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes - following the example of his chief officers, who came into his presence "with their clothes rent" (see 2 Kings 18:37) - and covered himself with sackcloth. A sign of grief and self-humiliation (comp. Genesis 37:34; 2 Samuel 3:31; 2 Samuel 21:10; 1 Kings 20:31; 1 Kings 21:27; 2 Kings 6:30, etc.). It was natural that the king should be even more strongly affected than his ministers. And went into the house of the Lord; to open his griefs, ask counsel, and beg for aid. Hezekiah hears a frightening report, tears his royal robes, dons sackcloth, and walks straight into God’s house. Each action—listening, grieving, humbling, seeking—shows how a faithful heart responds to crisis. Rather than letting fear dictate the next move, he lets reverence and repentance lead him into God’s presence, trusting the LORD to act for His glory and His people’s deliverance.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Onוַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be hearing [this report], כִּשְׁמֹ֙עַ֙ (kiš·mō·a‘) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Hezekiah חִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ (ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites tore וַיִּקְרַ֖ע (way·yiq·ra‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7167: To rend his clothes, בְּגָדָ֑יו (bə·ḡā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage put on וַיִּתְכַּ֣ס (way·yiṯ·kas) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover sackcloth, בַּשָּׂ֔ק (baś·śāq) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8242: A mesh, coarse loose cloth, sacking, a bag and entered וַיָּבֹ֖א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Additonal Resources 2 Kings 19:1 Blue Letter Bible2 Kings 19:1 Bible Gateway 2 Kings 19:1 Bible.com 2 Kings 19:1 NIV |
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