Isaiah 39ASV
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1At that time Merodach-baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah; for he heard that he had been sick, and was recovered.

2And Hezekiah was glad of them, and showed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious oil, and all the house of his armor, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah showed them not.

3Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country unto me, even from Babylon.

4Then said he, What have they seen in thy house? And Hezekiah answered, All that is in my house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not showed them.

5Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of Jehovah of hosts:

6Behold, the days are coming, when all that is in thy house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith Jehovah.

7And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, whom thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.

8Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of Jehovah which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, For there shall be peace and truth in my days.

Cross References

Isaiah 39

Direct parallel account recording the exact same narrative of Hezekiah and the Babylonian envoys.

Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole

Explains God's purpose to test Hezekiah's heart during the visit of the Babylonian ambassadors.

Supported by John Calvin, JFB

Reveals that Hezekiah's pride was lifted up, failing to render back according to God's benefit.

Supported by JFB

v7Daniel 1:3fulfillment

Historical fulfillment where royal Judean descendants, including Daniel, were made eunuchs in Babylon's palace.

Supported by JFB

Describes the immense riches, treasuries, and shields that Hezekiah proudly displayed to the ambassadors.

Supported by JFB

v1Jeremiah 50:2thematic

Identifies 'Merodach' as a prominent Babylonian idol, from which the king's name was derived.

Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB

v6Jeremiah 20:5fulfillment

Fulfillment prophecy confirming all royal treasures would be carried away as plunder to Babylon.

v62 Kings 24:13fulfillment

Fulfillment under Jehoiachin when Nebuchadnezzar carried out all the treasures of the Lord's house.

v81 Samuel 3:18thematic

Parallel humble submission to God's severe prophetic word, mirroring Eli's response to Samuel.

v8Esther 9:30thematic

Verbal parallel linking 'peace and truth' to Hezekiah's expressed hope in his closing words.