Isaiah 39:2
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.
Original Language Analysis
וַיִּשְׂמַ֣ח
was glad
H8055
וַיִּשְׂמַ֣ח
was glad
Strong's:
H8055
Word #:
1 of 35
probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
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
of them and shewed
H7200
הֶרְאָ֧ם
of them and 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)
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
H1004
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
6 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 #:
7 of 35
spicery, i.e., (generally) valuables
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 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 #:
9 of 35
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 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 #:
11 of 35
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
12 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 #:
13 of 35
fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant
וְאֵ֣ת׀
H853
וְאֵ֣ת׀
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 35
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַשֶּׁ֣מֶן
ointment
H8081
הַשֶּׁ֣מֶן
ointment
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
15 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 #:
16 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 #:
17 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 #:
18 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 #:
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
of them and shewed
H7200
הֶרְאָ֧ם
of them and 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.)
Cross References
2 Chronicles 32:25But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.2 Chronicles 32:31Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.Job 31:25If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Historical Context
Babylon sent envoys ostensibly to congratulate Hezekiah's recovery, but likely for intelligence gathering. Showing potential enemies all resources was strategically foolish.
Questions for Reflection
- How does pride after spiritual victory make us vulnerable to foolish decisions?
- What motivates the desire to impress others with our accomplishments or possessions?
- How can we maintain humility after experiencing God's dramatic deliverance?
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Analysis & Commentary
The statement "Hezekiah was glad of them" shows his pleasure at Babylonian attention. The comprehensive display "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" reveals prideful ostentation. The phrase "there was nothing...that Hezekiah shewed them not" emphasizes complete disclosure. This foolish pride in displaying national wealth contrasts sharply with Hezekiah's earlier humility. The lapse demonstrates how even faithful believers can stumble into pride after victories.