Babylon would later become the dominant power in the region, and would conquer Jerusalem, taking many of them into captivity. However, at this time Assyria, not Babylon, was the major power.
Babylon sent envoys to Jerusalem. We are not told why they did this. Maybe it was totally innocent, maybe it was just seeking to make good relations, maybe it was with an eye to future domination.
Whatever the case, Hezekiah shows them all the wealth and riches that Jerusalem had. There was pride in the heart of Hezekiah.
Isaiah came to Hezekiah and told him the significance of what had happened. A time would come when Babylon would take away all the treasures of Jerusalem. Many people would also be taken away, including descendants of Hezekiah himself.
Hezekiah's response is rather disappointing. He seemed only concerned that there would be peace and security in his own lifetime.
We will deal with the rest of Isaiah after finishing off Matthew and another foray into the Psalms.
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