Hezekiah
People & Groups • Old Testament
Hezekiah was a godly king of Judah who removed idols, restored temple worship, and trusted the Lord during Sennacherib’s invasion. God delivered Jerusalem and later healed Hezekiah from a serious illness.
Biblical Usage
Hezekiah destroyed the bronze serpent when it had become an object of idolatrous worship and brought about a major reform in Judah. When Sennacherib invaded, Hezekiah prayed, and the Lord destroyed the Assyrian army. He was later healed from serious sickness and succeeded by his son Manasseh.
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