Isaiah 39:2 · KJV
"And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not."
King James Version
What does Isaiah 39:2 mean? →Passage Context
1At that time Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered.
2And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not.
3Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country unto me, even from Babylon.
4Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All that is in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you balance pride and humility in your achievements?
2
What does this verse reveal about the dangers of showing off your blessings?
3
When have you had to consider the impact of your actions on others?
Life Application
relationships
Be mindful of how you present your successes to others.
integrity
Ensure your actions reflect humility and not pride.
People in This Verse
HezekiahOT
Hezekiah was a king of Judah known for his religious reforms and faithfulness to God. He sought to restore true worship and remove idolatry from the land.
First appearance: 2 Kings 18:1
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