CHAPTER XXVI

HEZEKIAH'S SICKNESS--THE BABYLONIAN EMBASSY 305

The story of Hezekiah's illness misplaced--At the point of death--Isaiah's message--The king's agony of mind--The prayer--The reprieve--The sun-dial of Ahaz--The king's gratitude and thanksgiving--Merodach-Baladan--Rising power of Babylon--Object of the embassy--The king's action--The prophet's reproof--The king's humble submission.