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2 Kings 20:11

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 20:11

Verse 11 of 21

Scripture focus

And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz.

2 Kings 20:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 20:11

Theological / Devotional

Ten degrees backward. There is no benefit to be derived from speculating as to how God performs His miracles. The sign came as a direct interposition by God.

The dial of Ahaz. Sundials of various types were employed in ancient Babylonia, Assyria, Egypt, and Rome. Ahaz may have secured one from Assyria through his contacts with Tiglath-pileser.

In Isaiah’s parallel record there follows Hezekiah’s prayer and thanksgiving song for his recovery (see Isa. 38:9-20).

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