1'And the bright eighth waters which thou hast seen, this is the rectitude and uprightness of Hezekiah king of Yahudah (Judah) and the grace (of God) which came upon him.
2For when Sennacherib was stirred up in order that he might perish, and his wrath troubled him in order that he might thereby perish, for the multitude also of the nations which were with him.
3When, moreover, Hezekiah the king heard those things which the king of Assyria was devising, (i.e.) to come and seize him and destroy his people, the two and a half tribes which remained: nay, more he wished to overthrow Zion also: then Hezekiah trusted in his works, and had hope in his righteousness, and spake with the Mighty One and said:
4"Behold, for lo! Sennacherib is prepared to destroy us, and he will be boastful and uplifted when he has destroyed Zion."
5And the Mighty One heard him, for Hezekiah was wise, And He had respect unto his prayer, because he was righteous.
6And thereupon the Mighty One commanded Ramiel His angel who speaks with thee.