ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

2 Kings 20

Alright kiddo, let me tell you about the story of 2 Kings 20 in a way that's easy for you to understand.

Once upon a time, there was a king named Hezekiah. He wasn't feeling very well and the prophet Isaiah came to visit him to tell him some not-so-great news. Isaiah told Hezekiah that God had said Hezekiah was going to die soon.

Now, Hezekiah was really sad to hear this. So, he prayed to God and asked Him to change His mind. And, you know what? God heard Hezekiah's prayer and decided to heal him instead of letting him die.

Isaiah visited Hezekiah again and told him that God had heard his prayer and that he would live another 15 years. He even gave Hezekiah a sign to prove that he was telling the truth!

Hezekiah was so grateful to God for healing him, that he decided to offer a sacrifice and thank God for everything. He even invited the kings from Babylon to come and see his riches and treasures.

The Babylonian kings were impressed and wanted to be friends with Hezekiah. But, God knew their hearts and knew that they weren't trustworthy. Isaiah warned Hezekiah that Babylon would come and take all of his riches and treasures away.

So, that's the story of 2 Kings 20, where we learn that God hears our prayers and can change His mind if He wants to. But, we also learn to be careful about who we trust and to always seek God's guidance in our lives.