Hezekiah

Definition

Hezekiah was the 13th king over the kingdom of Judah. He was a king who trusted and obeyed God.

• Unlike his father Ahaz, who had been an evil king, King Hezekiah was a good king who destroyed all the places of idol worship in Judah.
• One time when Hezekiah became very sick and almost died, he earnestly prayed that God would spare his life. God healed him and allowed him to live 15 more years.
• As a sign to Hezekiah that this would happen, God performed a miracle and caused the sun to move backwards in the sky.
• God also answered Hezekiah’s prayer to save his people from King Sennacherib of Assyria, who was attacking them.

(See also: Ahaz, Assyria, false god, Judah, Sennacherib)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 3:13-14
• 2 Kings 16:19-20
• Hosea 1:1
• Matthew 1:9-11
• Proverbs 25:1-3

Word Data

• Strong’s: H2396, H3169, G14780