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glad of them. This is further Divine information, given by Him Who knew Hezekiah's heart. 2Ki_20:13 records what Hezekiah did: viz. "hearkened unto them". Man could see the ear, but only Jehovah could know the heart. Hezekiah forgot to pray, as in Isa_37:4, Isa_37:14, Isa_37:15, and Isa_38:2. Hence his failure.
and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton, to emphasise and call attention (by five "ands") to every detail.
his. Note the Figure of speech Repetitio to mark Hezekiah's ostentation and failure in not giving Jehovah all the glory.
precious things. Hezekiah's possession of these riches, after the depletion of his treasuries in 2Ki_18:15, 2Ki_18:16, is explained and accounted for by a reference to 2Ch_32:22, 2Ch_32:23, 2Ch_32:27, and to the spoil of the Assyrians' camp (2Ki_19:35).
treasures = treasuries.
nothing. Emphasising the completeness of his act.