Joe: Alright, today we have a Bible expert here to give us the lowdown on chapter 20 of the book of 2 Kings. What can you tell us?

Bible Expert: Well, Joe, the chapter begins with King Hezekiah, king of Judah, being attacked by disease. He sends for Isaiah the prophet to come and speak with him. Isaiah tells Hezekiah that he will die because of his illness, but Hezekiah pleads with Isaiah to pray for him.

Joe: Wait, did Isaiah actually tell him he was gonna die? That seems pretty harsh.

Jamie (Joe's sidekick): Hold on, I'm Googling it now.

Bible Expert: Yes, that's right. Isaiah did tell Hezekiah he will die. But Isaiah prays for Hezekiah, and God hears his prayer. God extends Hezekiah's life by 15 years and gives him a sign of his healing.

Joe: What kind of sign?

Bible Expert: Well, God makes the sun go back 10 steps on the sundial of Ahaz, which is a symbol of his healing.

Joe: That's wild!

Bible Expert: It is indeed. Hezekiah then goes on to show off his wealth to the Babylonian messengers, who come to seek tribute from Judah. Hezekiah shows them all his treasures, including his storehouses and armory.

Joe: That's pretty ballsy!

Bible Expert: Yes, it is. But it's not a wise decision, because God sends Isaiah to tell Hezekiah that his wealth will eventually be taken away by the Babylonians.

Joe: Wow, that's pretty harsh.

Bible Expert: Yes, it is. But it's a warning that Hezekiah should heed. The chapter ends with Hezekiah's death and his son Manasseh becoming king of Judah.

Joe: So, in summary, we have a king getting a sign from God that he will be healed but eventually his kingdom will be taken away. Interesting stuff!