Hezekiah - King of Judah

Who was Hezekiah?

Righteous king of Judah.

54 years From: Jerusalem Born: -740 King of Judah

Family

Relatives of Hezekiah

The story of Hezekiah

Hezekiah was a King of Judah and the son of King Ahaz. He is most famous for his reforms and revival of the worship of God in Judah during his reign. Hezekiah is also known for his trust in God and for his miraculous healing from a serious illness. He ruled for 29 years, from 715-686 BC. He was an ally of the prophet Isaiah and supported his reforms in the kingdom. Hezekiah is remembered in the Bible as a righteous king who led his people back to the worship of God and inspired a revival of religious and cultural life in Judah.

Name meaning

Yahweh strengthens

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

King of Judah

First mention

2 Kings 16:20

Appearances in the Bible

117 mentions

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