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The Story of Isaiah
Also: Isaya (Kiswahili), Esaias
Prophet in Jerusalem during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah.
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Introduction
Isaiah son of Amoz prophesied concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. Isaiah 1:1
In the year King Uzziah died he saw the Lord high and lifted up and answered, Here I am. Send me. Isaiah 6:1–8
He gave King Ahaz the sign of Immanuel and encouraged King Hezekiah when Assyria besieged Jerusalem. The New Testament quotes him often. Isaiah 7:10–14Isaiah 37:21–35Matthew 1:22–23
Told in: Isaiah
Life at a glance
- Father
- Amoz Isaiah 1:1
- Kings of Judah in his time
- Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah Isaiah 1:1
- Sons named
- Shear-jashub and Maher-shalal-hash-baz Isaiah 7:3Isaiah 8:3
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Follow the life of Isaiah
Events in the order Scripture presents them. Expand an event to read its passage here, or open the chapter in the reader.
The vision in the temple
Isaiah sees the Lord on his throne with the seraphim calling, Holy, holy, holy. His lips are touched with a coal, and he is sent to the people.
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Later recollection of this event: John 12:39–41
The sign for Ahaz
When Aram and Israel threaten Judah, Isaiah tells Ahaz to stand firm in faith and gives the sign of the virgin who will bear a son, Immanuel.
Assurance during the Assyrian siege
When Sennacherib threatens Jerusalem, Isaiah sends word to Hezekiah that the LORD will defend the city; the Assyrian army is struck down.
Hezekiah's illness
Isaiah tells the sick Hezekiah he will die; after Hezekiah prays, the LORD adds fifteen years, and the shadow on the stairway goes back as a sign.
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Parallel account: 2 Kings 20:1–11
Warning about Babylon
After Hezekiah shows his treasures to envoys from Babylon, Isaiah foretells that they will be carried off to Babylon.
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Parallel account: 2 Kings 20:12–19
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Isaiah. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Later recollections of these events
- John 12:39–41 recalls “The vision in the temple”
Later recollection
- 2 Chronicles 26:22 — Isaiah wrote the acts of Uzziah.
- 2 Chronicles 32:32
Teaching or quotation mentioning them
- Matthew 3:3 — Isaiah's words applied to John the Baptist.
- Matthew 8:17
- Luke 4:17–21 — Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah in Nazareth.
- Acts 8:28–35 — The Ethiopian official reads Isaiah 53.
- Romans 10:16
Family and relationships
- AmozFatherIsaiah 1:1
- HezekiahKing he counselledIsaiah 37:21
- AhazKing he challenged to trust the LORDIsaiah 7:3–4
- HezekiahConnected: Counselled by Isaiah of Isaiah2 Kings 19:20
Books associated with Isaiah
- Isaiah Named as author in the text
The book presents itself as the vision of Isaiah son of Amoz. Many scholars think later chapters (40–66) come from his successors; others hold to single authorship. Isaiah 1:1
- 2 Kings Their story appears here 2 Kings 19:2
A book named after someone is not necessarily written by them. Authorship traditions are shown as traditions.
Themes and study
Study prompts written by BibleKenya editors. They are not Scripture.
HolinessCallingHope
- How does Isaiah respond to the vision of God in Isaiah 6:5-8?
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