Isaiah 37:1

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 37:1

BSB

On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

And it happened that, when king Hezekiah had heard this, he rent his garments, and he wrapped himself in sackcloth, and he entered the house of the Lord.

ERV

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.

NHEB

It happened, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the LORD's house.

SMT

And it will be when king Hezekiah heard, and he will rend his garments, and he will be covered with sackcloth and go in to the house of Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 37:1

AnditcametopasswhenkingH4428Noun Masculine HezekiahH2396Proper Name Masculine heardH8085itthatherentH7167VerbhisclothesH899Noun MasculineandcoveredH3680VerbhimselfwithsackclothH8242Noun MasculineandwentH935VerbintothehouseH1004Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Isaiah 37:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 37:1

Summary

Hezekiah grieves and seeks divine intervention

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Entering temple in distress

Estimated Time Period

c. 701 BC