And Hezekiah received the envoys and showed them all that was in his treasure house--the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his armory--all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 20:13? 2. Why did Hezekiah show "all that was in his storehouses" to the envoys? 3. How does Hezekiah's action in 2 Kings 20:13 demonstrate pride or lack of wisdom? 4. What lessons can we learn about stewardship from Hezekiah's actions in this passage? 5. How does 2 Kings 20:13 connect with Proverbs 16:18 about pride and downfall? 6. How can we apply Hezekiah's experience to our handling of personal blessings today? 7. Why did Hezekiah show the Babylonians all his treasures in 2 Kings 20:13? 8. What does Hezekiah's action in 2 Kings 20:13 reveal about human pride? 9. How does 2 Kings 20:13 foreshadow the Babylonian exile? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 20? 11. Does 2 Kings 24:13 match external evidence about the treasures taken from the temple and palace, and have any such artifacts been found? 12. 2 Kings 20:12-18: If Merodach-Baladan's visit is historically accurate, why don't extra-biblical sources confirm these events? 13. Isaiah 39:8: Why does Hezekiah seem untroubled by the future judgment pronounced on his descendants, and what does this imply about his character or leadership? 14. What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)? Discussion Questions 1. What motivated Hezekiah to show all his treasures to the Babylonian envoys, and what does this reveal about his character at that moment?2. How does Hezekiah's interaction with the envoys serve as a warning about the dangers of pride and the importance of humility? 3. In what ways can we apply the lesson of stewardship from Hezekiah's account to our own management of resources and blessings? 4. How does the account of Hezekiah and the Babylonian envoys illustrate the importance of discernment in our relationships and interactions with others? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced a test of faith or character. How did you respond, and what did you learn about God's sovereignty and your own heart?1. How does Hezekiah's reaction to his illness demonstrate his faith in God? How can we exhibit a similar faith in our own lives? 2. What is the significance of the shadow receding ten steps on the sundial? How does this sign relate to God's power over time and nature? 3. Compare Hezekiah's prayer for healing and his response to Isaiah's prophecy about the Babylonians. What does this contrast reveal about his character? 4. Discuss the consequences of Hezekiah's pride. How can we guard against pride in our own lives? 5. How does the prophecy about the future of Jerusalem affect your understanding of the sovereignty of God and human free will? 6. What lessons can we learn from Hezekiah's interaction with the Babylonian envoys? 7. What is the significance of God extending Hezekiah's life by fifteen years? How should we view our own lifespan in light of God's control over life and death? 8. How can the story of Hezekiah's miraculous healing inspire faith and hope in individuals facing serious illness today? 9. How can we apply Hezekiah's acceptance of the prophecy about Jerusalem's downfall to situations where we must accept unpleasant truths in our own lives? 10. How does Hezekiah's story inspire you to pray and seek God's intervention in difficult times? 11. Discuss the role of Prophet Isaiah in this chapter. What can we learn from his faithful service to God and His people? 12. Why do you think Hezekiah chose to show his treasures to the Babylonian envoys? How can we guard against the temptation to flaunt our blessings? 13. How does this chapter demonstrate the power of prayer? 14. How does Hezekiah's life illustrate the consequences of our actions? 15. How might Hezekiah's story have been different if he had sought Isaiah's counsel before showing his treasures to the Babylonian envoys? 16. Reflect on the theme of 'pride and consequences' in this chapter. How can we apply this theme to modern day life? 17. Discuss the theme of 'the temporal and the eternal' in the context of Hezekiah's life. 18. Hezekiah's story contains both miraculous intervention and harsh prophecy. How can we reconcile these two aspects of God's character? 19. What can Hezekiah's response to the prophecy about Babylon teach us about facing the consequences of our actions? 20. How does 2 Kings 20 challenge or encourage you in your personal walk with God? Links 2 Kings 20:13 NIV2 Kings 20:13 NLT 2 Kings 20:13 ESV 2 Kings 20:13 NASB 2 Kings 20:13 KJV 2 Kings 20:13 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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