In the 20th chapter of 2 Kings, we find Hezekiah on the verge of death from an illness.
But Hezekiah didn't want to face death. Not yet. He prayed to the Lord, pleading that he was a faithful servant to God and that he always did what He told him.
The prophet Isaiah received a message from the Lord, telling Hezekiah that He heard his prayer and that he would add 15 years onto his life. Also, He would rescue him from the Assyrians.
Hezekiah was joyful. Then, one day, the son of the Babylonian king had heard of Hezekiah's illness and wanted to give his wishes. Hezekiah gave the envoy a tour of his houses, showing them all of his riches.
After they left, Isaiah asked why he had done such a thing. Then, he told him another message from the Lord, saying that because he showed all of his treasures the Babylonians would take all of their belongings, including some of his sons.
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