And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not.
Hezekiah was happy to see them and showed them his treasury where he kept his valuable things - the silver, gold, spices, and expensive oils. He also showed them his armory and all his treasures. There wasn't anything in his palace or kingdom that Hezekiah didn't show them.
King Hezekiah proudly displayed all his wealth and military resources to foreign visitors, holding nothing back from their view.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred around 701 BC when envoys from Babylon visited King Hezekiah of Judah, likely after his recovery from a serious illness. The Babylonians may have been seeking an alliance against their common enemy, Assyria. Hezekiah's decision to reveal all his wealth and defenses would later prove to be a serious mistake that the prophet Isaiah would warn him about.
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