Who was Hilkiah?

High priest of Judah

The story of Hilkiah

Hilkiah - High Priest of Israel
Hilkiah - High Priest of Israel
High Priest of Israel

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.

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

Family

Relatives of Hilkiah

Hilkiah in the Bible

Explore all 16 chapters where Hilkiah appears

2 Kings

Chapter 18

Hezekiah's Reign in Judah

Hezekiah becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, including removing idolatry and repairing the temple.

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2 Kings

Chapter 22

Josiah's Reforms in Judah

Josiah becomes king of Judah and carries out extensive reforms, removing idolatry and repairing the temple.

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2 Kings

Chapter 23

The Book of the Law Found

The book of the law is discovered during repairs to the temple, leading to further reforms and a revival of faith.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 9

Genealogies and Roles of Returning Exiles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 26

Duties of Gatekeepers, Treasurers, and Other Levites

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 34

Josiah's Reforms and Rediscovery of the Law

Josiah's reign marked by extensive reforms, culminating in the rediscovery of the Law and a fervent commitment to renewi...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 35

Josiah's Passover and Death

Josiah's last acts of piety, including the celebration of the Passover, and the somber conclusion of his reign with his ...

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Ezra

Chapter 7

Ezra's Journey to Jerusalem

Ezra's journey to Jerusalem and his arrival in the city.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 8

The Reading of the Law

The reading of the law to the assembled people.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 11

Reestablishment of Worship

The reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem, including the appointment of priests and Levites.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 12

Dedication of the Wall

The dedication of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the feast of Dedication.

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Isaiah

Chapter 22

Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders

Isaiah 22 describes the coming judgment on Jerusalem's leaders for their rebellion against God. The chapter depicts the ...

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Isaiah

Chapter 36

Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem

In Isaiah chapter 36, the Assyrian king, Sennacherib, leads his army to conquer Jerusalem. He sends a delegation to nego...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 1

The Calling of Jeremiah

In Jeremiah 1, God calls Jeremiah to be a prophet to the nations. Despite his feelings of inadequacy and youthfulness, G...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 29

God's Plan for His People

In chapter 29 of the book of Jeremiah, God sends a message to the exiles in Babylon through the prophet Jeremiah. He tel...

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