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
This refers to King Hezekiah of Judah around 700 BC, after God had miraculously healed him from a deadly illness and delivered Jerusalem from the Assyrian army. Despite these incredible blessings, Hezekiah's heart became filled with pride rather than gratitude. This pride was demonstrated when he foolishly showed off his treasures to Babylonian envoys, leading to future judgment.
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