Isaiah 39:5

"Then he asked, “What have they seen in your house?” Hezekiah answered, “They have seen all that is in my house. There is nothing among my treasures that I have not shown them.”"

Key Reflection

Hezekiah's response highlights his openness and pride in showing off his wealth to the Babylonian envoys, unaware of how this display would be reported back to Assyria, leading to a prophecy of judgment. This moment foreshadows future events and underscores Hezekiah’s lack of discernment regarding the true intentions of foreign visitors.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Hear the word of the Lord of hosts -Hear what the mighty God that rules in heaven says of this. This is an instance of great fidelity on the part of the prophet. He felt himself sent from God in a solemn manner to rebuke sin in a monarch, and a pious monarch. It is an instance that strikingly resembles the boldness and faithfulness of Nathan when he went to David, and said, ‘Thou art the man’2 Samuel 12:7.

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