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What does 2 Kings 20:19 mean?

Hezekiah said to Isaiah, 'The message from God is good.' He thought, 'At least there will be peace and safety during my lifetime.' 2 Kings 20:19 - Modern Text Bible

(Hezekiah accepts the prophecy, focusing on the immediate peace rather than the future consequences.)