Faced with his imminent death, confirmed by the prophetic word (1c), we once again see the pious, prayerful nature of the king. Arguing that he has lived a righteous life, he secures from the Lord a revocation of the word given through Isaiah, and it is the prophet himself who announces to him the divine decision not only to prolong his days but also to grant him a period of peace and tranquility regarding Assyria, his enemy (5f). Strangely, we see a doubtful Hezekiah, who asks for a sign of the fulfillment of these promises, reflecting on his trust in God when Sennacherib’s threat arose. In any case, Isaiah provides him with the sign he requests.