Translations
Modern
“What have they seen in your palace?” Isaiah asked. “They have seen everything in my palace,” answered Hezekiah. “There is nothing among my treasures that I did not show them.”
Traditional
Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All that is in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.
Literal
And he said “What have they seen in your house?” And Hezekiah said, “All that is in my house they have seen; there is not a thing that I have not shown them among my treasures.”
Latin
Et dixit: Quid viderunt in domo tua? Et dixit Ezechias: Omnia quæ in domo mea sunt viderunt; non fuit res quam non ostenderim eis in thesauris meis.
Original
Hebrew
English
“What have they seen in your palace?” Isaiah asked. “They have seen everything in my palace,” answered Hezekiah. “There is nothing among my treasures that I did not show them.”
Notes
Hezekiah was an example of godliness, prayer, and care for the people of Jerusalem. However, he disappointed the Lord by showing off his wealth and military power to the envoys from Babylon.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Parallels
People
Hezekiah: A righteous king of Judah
Glossary
Babylon, Babylonia Hezekiah History of Israel Inscriptions Isaiah, Book of Kings, Books of First and Second Merodach-Baladan Prophet, Prophetess
Topics
Christian Minister: Faithful: Isaiah Temptation: Yielding to Hezekiah