One of Judah's most faithful kings. He removed idolatry, trusted God when the Assyrian army besieged Jerusalem, and saw the angel of the Lord strike down the enemy host. When told he would die, he prayed and God added fifteen years to his life, turning back the shadow on the sundial as a sign.
Relationships
CounselorIsaiahThe prophet who advised and encouraged him
FatherAhazFather, who sacrificed to the gods of Damascus and shut the temple doors
SonManasseh (king)Son, who rebuilt the high places Hezekiah had destroyed
ContemporaryHosheaKing of Israel, in whose ninth year Samaria fell to Assyria
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
2 Kings 18:5
He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.2 Kings 18:5, KJV
2 Kings 19:14
And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.2 Kings 19:14, KJV
2 Kings 20:1
In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.2 Kings 20:1, KJV
Isaiah 38:1
In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.Isaiah 38:1, KJV
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