²⁶ Then Hezekiah repented^(A) of the pride of his heart, as did the people of Jerusalem; therefore the Lord’s wrath did not come on them during the days of Hezekiah.^(B)

¹⁸ “Micah^(A) of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah. He told all the people of Judah, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says:

¹⁹ “Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did not Hezekiah^(F) fear the Lord and seek^(G) his favor? And did not the Lord relent,^(H) so that he did not bring the disaster^(I) he pronounced against them? We are about to bring a terrible disaster^(J) on ourselves!”

¹² In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled^(A) himself greatly before the God of his ancestors.

¹⁰ Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.^(A)

²⁷ Because your heart was responsive^(A) and you humbled^(B) yourself before God when you heard what he spoke against this place and its people, and because you humbled yourself before me and tore your robes and wept in my presence, I have heard you, declares the Lord. ²⁸ Now I will gather you to your ancestors,^(C) and you will be buried in peace. Your eyes will not see all the disaster I am going to bring on this place and on those who live here.’”^(D)

So they took her answer back to the king.