Who was Hilkiah?
High priest of Judah
in the Temple in Jerusalem, which led to King Josiah's reforms of the religious practices in Judah. According to the Bible, Hilkiah was a faithful servant of God, who helped to restore the worship of Yahweh in the Kingdom of Judah.
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The exact time period in which he lived is not clear, but it is estimated to have been in the 7th or 8th centuries BCE. No other information about his personal life or family is recorded in the Bible.
- Name meaning
- Yahweh is my portion
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- High Priest of Israel
- First mention
- 2 Kings 18:18
- Appearances in the Bible
- 31 mentions
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Who was Hilkiah in the Bible?
in the Temple in Jerusalem, which led to King Josiah's reforms of the religious practices in Judah. According to the Bible, Hilkiah was a faithful servant of God, who helped to restore the worship of Yahweh in the Kingdom of Judah. The exact time period in which he lived is not clear, but it is estimated to have been in the 7th or 8th centuries BCE. No other information about his personal life or family is recorded in the Bible.
What does the name Hilkiah mean?
The name Hilkiah means “Yahweh is my portion”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Hilkiah first mentioned in the Bible?
Hilkiah is first mentioned in 2 Kings 18:18.
How many times is Hilkiah mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 31.
Who were the parents of Hilkiah?
Parents: Shallum.
Who were the children of Hilkiah?
Children: Jeremiah.
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