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2 Kings 20:15

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 20:15

Verse 15 of 21

Scripture focus

And he said, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All [the things] that [are] in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.

2 Kings 20:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 20:15

Theological / Devotional

What have they seen? They saw what Hezekiah chose to show them. How great was his opportunity to witness for God! God had healed him from a deadly disease. The striking miracle of the shadow on the sundial had awakened widespread interest.

Hezekiah might have home witness to the wonderful mercy and power of God, and have sent Merodach-baladan’s envoys back to their homeland with a knowledge of what God could and does do for His children on earth. But he utterly failed. The same question that came to Hezekiah comes to us today. The Lord asks us what it is that people see in our homes and our lives.

Among my treasures. Hezekiah was too much concerned with his earthly treasures. Far better it would have been if he had valued aright the heavenly Treasure, and had given these Babylonian envoys a glimpse of the Pearl of great price.

By SdaBc