18. During his reign Sennacherib attacked the city and sent his chief official from Lachish. He challenged Jerusalem and boasted arrogantly.
19. The people lost their courage and shook with fear; they were in pain, like a woman in labour.
20. But they prayed to the merciful Lord, the Holy One in heaven, who quickly answered their prayers and sent Isaiah to save them.
21. The Lord struck the Assyrian camp; his angel wiped them out.
22. Yes, Hezekiah did what was pleasing to the Lord and firmly followed the example of his ancestor David. This was what was commanded by the great prophet Isaiah, whose visions were trusted.
23. He made the sun move backward and lengthened the king's life.
24. He comforted the mourners in Jerusalem. His powerful spirit looked into the future,