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.
And he said, 'What have they seen in your house?' And Hezekiah answered, 'All the things that are in my house they have seen. There is nothing among my treasures that I have not shown them.'
The writer is showing us King Hezekiah admitting that he showed foreign visitors absolutely everything in his palace, including all his treasures and wealth.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Hezekiah of Judah had just recovered from a serious illness through God's intervention, as described in the book of 2 Kings. Envoys from Babylon visited him, likely seeking alliances against common threats like the Assyrian empire, during a time of political instability in the ancient Near East. Hezekiah's decision to show them all his treasures reflected his pride and lack of foresight, setting the stage for God's warning about future judgment on Judah.
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