^{23 Ref} And many brought gifts unto Jehovah to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah; so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth.

^{24 Ref} In those days Hezekiah was sick even unto death: and he prayed unto Jehovah; and he spake unto him, and gave him a sign.

^{25 Ref} But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.

^{26 Ref} Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of Jehovah came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah.

^{27 Ref} And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honor: and he provided him treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of goodly vessels;

^{28 Ref} store-houses also for the increase of grain and new wine and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and flocks in folds.

^{29 Ref} Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much substance.