King · Old Testament
The Story of Hezekiah
Also: Hezekia (Kiswahili)
King of Judah who trusted the LORD, reformed worship and saw Jerusalem delivered from Assyria.
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Introduction
Hezekiah son of Ahaz did what was right in the LORD's eyes, removed the high places and trusted the LORD. 2 Kings 18:1–6
When Sennacherib besieged Jerusalem he prayed, and the LORD delivered the city. In his illness he prayed and was given fifteen more years. 2 Kings 19:14–192 Kings 19:35–362 Kings 20:1–6
Told in: 2 Kings
Life at a glance
- Father
- Ahaz 2 Kings 18:1
- Reign
- Twenty-nine years in Jerusalem 2 Kings 18:2
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Reforms worship
Hezekiah removes the high places and breaks the bronze serpent Moses had made, which people were burning incense to.
More about this event
Parallel account: 2 Chronicles 29:1–36
Prayer during the siege
Hezekiah spreads Sennacherib's letter before the LORD and prays; the Assyrian army is struck down.
Illness and recovery
Told he will die, Hezekiah prays and weeps; the LORD adds fifteen years.
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Hezekiah. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Genealogy
Family and relationships
- IsaiahCounselled by Isaiah2 Kings 19:20
Books associated with Hezekiah
- 2 Kings Their story appears here
- Proverbs Their story appears here
Hezekiah's men copied out proverbs of Solomon. Proverbs 25:1
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Themes and study
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