Isaiah

Chapter 39

1 At that time , Merodach-baladan the son of Baladan , king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah , for he heard that he had been sick , and had recovered .

2 Hezekiah was pleased with them , and showed them the house of his precious things , the silver , the gold , the spices , and the precious oil , and all the house of his armor , and all that was found in his treasures. There was nothing in his house , nor in all his dominion , that Hezekiah didn’t show them .

3 Then Isaiah the prophet came to King Hezekiah , and asked him , " What did these men say? From where did they come to you ?" Hezekiah said, " They have come from a country far from me , even from Babylon."

4 Then he asked , " What have they seen in your house ?" Hezekiah answered , " They have seen all that is in my house . There is nothing among my treasures that I have not shown them ."

5 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah , " Hear the word of the LORD of Hosts :

6 ‘ Behold , the days are coming when all that is in your house , and that which your fathers have stored up until today , will be carried to Babylon. Nothing will be left ,’ says the LORD .

7 ‘ They will take away your sons who will issue from you , whom you shall father , and they will be eunuchs in the king of Babylon’s palace .’"

8 Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah , " The LORD ’s word which you have spoken is good ." He said moreover , " For there will be peace and truth in my days ."