King Hezekiah & the Visitors from Babylon | Bible Story for Kids

Why did King Hezekiah show visitors from Babylon all his treasures? And what warning did God send through the prophet Isaiah?

In this Old Testament Bible story for kids, King Hezekiah receives visitors from the distant kingdom of Babylon after recovering from his terrible illness.

The Babylonian king, Merodach-baladan, sends letters and a gift to Hezekiah. Hezekiah welcomes the visitors and shows them his silver, gold, precious spices, armoury, and everything stored in his kingdom.

But the Bible also tells us that Hezekiah's heart had become proud.

After the visitors leave, the prophet Isaiah comes to Hezekiah with a serious message from the LORD. One day, the treasures of Judah will be carried away to Babylon, and some of Hezekiah's own descendants will be taken there.

What does this warning mean for the future of Jerusalem? And what can we learn from Hezekiah's mistake?

In this episode of Wonderfully Made: Bible Stories for Children, we discover why pride is dangerous, why God's kindness should lead us to thankfulness, and how God knows what lies ahead.

Bible passages: 2 Kings 20:12–19; Isaiah 39:1–8; 2 Chronicles 32:25–31

Today's lesson: Even those who have faithfully followed God can become proud. God's blessings should lead us to humility and thankfulness, not pride.

Wonderfully Made follows the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, helping children discover who God is, understand His unfolding plan, and see how He faithfully keeps His promises.