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2 Kings 20:12-19

12 Envoys From Babylon
At that time Merodach-Baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent Hezekiah letters and a gift, because he had heard of Hezekiah’s illness.

13 Hezekiah received the messengers and showed them all that was in his storehouses—the silver, the gold, the spices and the fine oil—his armory and everything found among his treasures. There was nothing in his palace or in all his kingdom that Hezekiah did not show them.

14 Then Isaiah the prophet went to King Hezekiah and asked, “What did those men say, and where did they come from?”
“From a distant land,” Hezekiah replied. “They came from Babylon.”

15 The prophet asked, “What did they see in your palace?”
“They saw everything in my palace,” Hezekiah said. “There is nothing among my treasures that I did not show them.”

16 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the Lord:

17 The time will surely come when everything in your palace, and all that your fathers have stored up until this day, will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the Lord.

18 And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, that will be born to you, will be taken away, and they will become eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”

19 “The word of the Lord you have spoken is good,” Hezekiah replied. For he thought, “Will there not be peace and security in my lifetime?”

Cross References for 2 Kings 20:12-19

Genesis 10:10 - The first centers of his kingdom were Babylon, Erech, Akkad and Calneh, in Shinar. Click to read the verse Genesis 10:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 10:10

Genesis 11:9 - That is why it was called Babel—because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world... Click to read the verse Genesis 11:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 11:9

Isaiah 13:19 - Babylon, the jewel of kingdoms, the glory of the Babylonians’ pride, will be overthrown by God ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 13:19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 13:19

2 Chronicles 32:31 - But when envoys were sent by the rulers of Babylon to ask him about the miraculous sign that ha... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 32:31 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 32:31

Genesis 43:11 - Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be, then do this: Put some of the best produ... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:11

2 Samuel 8:10 - he sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and congratulate him on his victory in battle ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 8:10 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 8:10

Isaiah 14:4 - you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has come to an end! ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:4

2 Samuel 10:2 - David thought, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 10:2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 10:2

Isaiah 13:1 - A Prophecy Against Babylon An oracle concerning Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz saw: Click to read the verse Isaiah 13:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 13:1

Isaiah 39:1-8 - Envoys From Babylon At that time Merodach-Baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent Hezekiah ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 39:1-8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 39:1-8

Isaiah 23:13 - Look at the land of the Babylonians, this people that is now of no account! The Assyrians have ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 23:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 23:13