Hezekiah’s message to the 10 tribes of Israel describes God’s mercy. “The Lord your God is gracious and merciful and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him.” Hezekiah implored his brothers to return to serving God, and not be faithless like their fathers. Most of Israel rejected this message, but some “humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.“
The words Hezekiah sent are just as applicable to us today. God is aware of our sin, and forgives us if we humble ourselves and return to Him. Just like God heard the prayers of Daniel, He hears our prayers. “Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard“.