2 Kings 20:12 Meaning and Explanation
“At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick.”
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What Does 2 Kings 20:12 Mean?
A new episode begins as envoys arrive from the distant rising power of Babylon, bearing letters and a present on the occasion of Hezekiah's recovery. The visit appears to honor the king, though larger interests likely lay behind it.
This courtesy from a far-off court becomes a test of the heart for a man recently spared from death. Honor and attention can quietly turn a faithful soul toward pride. The arrival of Babylon's gift sets the stage for whether Hezekiah will glory in God's deliverance or in his own treasures.
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What does 2 Kings 20:12 mean?
The king of Babylon sends letters and a gift to Hezekiah, having heard of his illness.