But 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.
But Hezekiah did not respond with gratitude that matched all the good things God had done for him. Instead, his heart became proud. Because of this, God's anger came upon him and upon all of Judah and Jerusalem.
This verse shows that King Hezekiah became proud and ungrateful after God blessed him, which brought God's displeasure on him and his people.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Hezekiah of Judah had been miraculously healed by God from a deadly illness and had successfully defended his kingdom against the Assyrian invasion, as detailed in the books of Chronicles. Despite these extraordinary acts of divine mercy, Hezekiah's pride led him to fail in giving proper thanks to God, which is highlighted in this verse as a warning about the dangers of ingratitude. This event reflects the broader theme in ancient Israelite history where leaders' personal failings often brought consequences upon the entire nation.
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