2 Kings 20:13
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.
Original Language Analysis
וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע
hearkened
H8085
וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע
hearkened
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
1 of 35
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
עֲלֵיהֶם֮
H5921
עֲלֵיהֶם֮
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
2 of 35
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
חִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ
And Hezekiah
H2396
חִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ
And Hezekiah
Strong's:
H2396
Word #:
3 of 35
chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites
הֶרְאָ֧ם
shewed
H7200
הֶרְאָ֧ם
shewed
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
4 of 35
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 35
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 35
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
H1004
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
7 of 35
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
נְכֹתֹ֡ה
of his precious things
H5238
נְכֹתֹ֡ה
of his precious things
Strong's:
H5238
Word #:
8 of 35
spicery, i.e., (generally) valuables
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 35
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַכֶּסֶף֩
the silver
H3701
הַכֶּסֶף֩
the silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
10 of 35
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 35
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַזָּהָ֨ב
and the gold
H2091
הַזָּהָ֨ב
and the gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
12 of 35
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
13 of 35
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַבְּשָׂמִ֜ים
and the spices
H1314
הַבְּשָׂמִ֜ים
and the spices
Strong's:
H1314
Word #:
14 of 35
fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant
וְאֵ֣ת׀
H853
וְאֵ֣ת׀
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
15 of 35
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
שֶׁ֣מֶן
ointment
H8081
שֶׁ֣מֶן
ointment
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
16 of 35
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
הַטּ֗וֹב
and the precious
H2896
הַטּ֗וֹב
and the precious
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
17 of 35
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
וְאֵת֙
H853
וְאֵת֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
18 of 35
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
H1004
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
19 of 35
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
כֵּלָ֔יו
of his armour
H3627
כֵּלָ֔יו
of his armour
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
20 of 35
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
וְאֵ֛ת
H853
וְאֵ֛ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
21 of 35
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
22 of 35
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
23 of 35
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נִמְצָ֖א
and all that was found
H4672
נִמְצָ֖א
and all that was found
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
24 of 35
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
26 of 35
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הָיָ֣ה
H1961
הָיָ֣ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
27 of 35
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
דָבָ֗ר
there was nothing
H1697
דָבָ֗ר
there was nothing
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
28 of 35
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֲ֠שֶׁר
H834
אֲ֠שֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
29 of 35
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
30 of 35
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הֶרְאָ֧ם
shewed
H7200
הֶרְאָ֧ם
shewed
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
31 of 35
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
חִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ
And Hezekiah
H2396
חִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ
And Hezekiah
Strong's:
H2396
Word #:
32 of 35
chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
H1004
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
33 of 35
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
Historical Context
Historical Setting: 2 Kings 20 takes place during Hezekiah's reign in Judah, late 8th century BCE, around 715-686 BCE. The chapter's theme (Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery) reflects the historical reality of genuine religious reform under Hezekiah, including trust in God that resulted in miraculous deliverance from Assyria. Archaeological evidence from this period includes royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and material culture that corroborate the biblical account while providing additional context for understanding the political and social dynamics at work.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this verse contribute to understanding the theological message of 2 Kings 20 regarding god's mercy and human presumption?
- What does this passage reveal about God's character, particularly His justice, mercy, and faithfulness to covenant promises?
- In what practical ways should this text shape contemporary Christian thinking about faithfulness, worship, and obedience to God?
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Analysis & Commentary
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.
This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 20: God's mercy and human presumption. In Judah's later history, we see both genuine reforms and deep-rooted corruption, revealing that external religious activity cannot substitute for heart transformation.
The narrative demonstrates God's justice in judging covenant unfaithfulness while maintaining His ultimate purposes for redemption.