Holy Scripture

Isaiah 38:1

A church father on this verse
“[Daniel 4:27] "'Wherefore, O king, let my counsel meet with thy favor, and make up for thy sins by deeds of charity, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps God will forgive thy transgressions.'" Since he had previously pronounced the sentence of God, which of course cannot be altered, how could he…”
Jerome, 5th c. — St. Jerome, Commentary on Daniel, CHAPTER FOUR

Source: Septuagint

Original

1And it came to pass at that time, that Hezekiah was sick even to death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, Thus saith the Lord, Give orders concerning thy house: for thou shalt die, and not live.

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In context

— Isaiah 38:1 —

2And Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the Lord, saying,

3Remember, O Lord, how I have walked before thee in truth, with a true heart, and have done that which was pleasing in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

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