Hezekiah
The Faithful King Who Trusted the Lord
Name Information
- Meaning: "The Lord strengthens"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Hezekiah was one of Judah’s most righteous kings, known for his trust in God, religious reforms, and miraculous deliverance from Assyria. He restored temple worship, destroyed idols, and led the nation in prayer during crisis. God miraculously extended his life and delivered Jerusalem from the Assyrians. Though he made some mistakes later in life, his legacy remains one of courage, prayer, and faith.
⏰ Judah (Southern Kingdom)
Roles
- King of Judah
- Reformer
- Prayer Warrior
Relationships
- Father: Ahaz
- Mother: Abijah (Abi)
- Prophet: Isaiah
- Enemy: Sennacherib of Assyria
Story
Became king at 25, following the wicked reign of his father Ahaz.
Opened the temple, purified it, and restored sacrifices and worship.
When Sennacherib threatened Jerusalem, Hezekiah prayed in the temple and sought Isaiah’s counsel.
God miraculously delivered Jerusalem by striking down the Assyrian army.
After his illness, God gave him a miraculous sign: the shadow moved backward.
His later pride in showing his wealth to Babylon led to a prophecy of future judgment.
Spiritual Significance
- He removed high places, smashed idols, and restored true worship in Jerusalem.
- He trusted God during the Assyrian siege, and God struck down 185,000 enemy soldiers in one night.
- When mortally ill, he prayed and God gave him 15 more years of life.
- He foolishly showed his treasures to Babylonian envoys, which Isaiah warned would lead to future exile.
What We Can Learn
- Faith in God brings victory even against overwhelming odds.
- Prayer is powerful — God responds to those who call on Him in truth.
- Revival begins with removing idols and restoring worship.
- Pride after success can bring trouble — we must stay humble.
Memory Verses
He trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah.
— 2 Kings 18:5Now, Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you alone, Lord, are God.
— Isaiah 37:20
Key Passages
- 2 Kings 18–20
- 2 Chronicles 29–32
- Isaiah 36–39
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