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He said, What have they seen in your house? Hezekiah answered, All that is in my house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not showed them.

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The Sin of Prideful Display

Hezekiah's answer, "All that is in my house have they seen," is a frank admission. A key commentary explains this was not a simple tour but an act of "pride and ostentation." Hezekiah shifted from simple reliance on God to boasting in his own wealth and power. This serves as a warning that when we display our blessings to gain human applause instead of giving glory to God, it becomes a sin.

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2 Kings

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 20:15

17th Century

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(See Gill on 2 Kings 20:12)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 20:12–21

17th Century

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The king of Babylon was at this time independent of the king of Assyria, though shortly after subdued by him. Hezekiah showed his treasures and arm…