V.1 Though he is upset, he does the best thing — he goes to tell the Lord. What a grand thing for us to remember!
V.2-5 Secondly, he sends to Isaiah, God’s prophet. It is good to talk to believers who live close to the Lord when we are troubled. They often have a message from the Lord for us.
V.6-7 Isaiah’s message. Could the king fear after hearing such assurance?
V.8-13 But the enemy doesn’t slow down.
V.14-19 This time Hezekiah takes the enemy’s letter right to the Lord. We can read his actual prayer short and direct.
V.20-34 God reviews the whole case, telling in more detail than Hezekiah probably knew, of the proud boasting and plans of the enemy. Then God tells what would really happen.
V.35-37 One angel destroys 185,000 in the enemy camp in one night.