2 Kings 20:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all 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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Hezekiah welcomes the envoys and displays all his treasures and armory, holding nothing back.
What Does 2 Kings 20:13 Mean?
Flattered by the visit, the king opens every storehouse to the Babylonian envoys, parading his silver, gold, spices, and weapons. The text stresses that he withheld nothing in all his realm.
In displaying his wealth, Hezekiah glories in what he possesses rather than in the God who gave it and who had just spared his life. Pride loves an audience and forgets the Giver. The scene gently warns that the perils of prosperity can test a faithful heart more searchingly than the threats of an enemy.
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What does 2 Kings 20:13 mean?
Hezekiah welcomes the envoys and displays all his treasures and armory, holding nothing back.