Prophecy in
And this is what the LORD says: This year you will eat what grows by itself, and the second year what springs from that. But in the third year sow and reap, plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
Context
This prophecy is given by the prophet Isaiah to King Hezekiah during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem, as a sign of God's deliverance.
Fulfillment
complete
Fulfilled in2 Kings 19:35-37
The prophecy is fulfilled when the angel of the LORD strikes down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers, leading to the withdrawal of the Assyrian army and the eventual return to normal agricultural activities.
Theological significance
This prophecy demonstrates God's sovereignty and faithfulness in delivering His people, reinforcing the theme of divine protection and provision.
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