Hezekiah
Hezekiah in the Bible — King of Judah, son of Ahaz (2KI 16:20). Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “strength of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Biography
A righteous king of Judah who removed idolatry and restored temple worship. When Assyria threatened Jerusalem, Hezekiah prayed and God destroyed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night. He was granted 15 additional years of life after deadly illness.
Significance
Hezekiah exemplifies trust in God during crisis. His reforms brought revival to Judah. His Passover celebration reunited the people in worship.
Key Events
Names & Labels (3)
- Hebrew
- חִזְקִיָּהוּ
- Transliteration
- chizəqiyahu
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is [my] strength
- Greek
- Ἑζεκίας
- Reference
- 2KI 16:20
- Strong's
- H2396
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ חִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ
- Transliteration
- melek chizəqiyahu
- Meaning
- King Hezekiah
- Greek
- βασιλεῖ Εζεκια
- Reference
- 2KI 18:9
- Strong's
- H4428, H2396
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶך יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melek yəhudah
- Meaning
- king of Judah
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Ιουδα
- Reference
- 2KI 18:14
- Strong's
- H4428, H3063
Notes
He trusted in the LORD, the God of israel (2KI 18:5)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hezekiah in the Bible?
Hezekiah is described in the Bible as King of Judah, son of Ahaz (2KI 16:20).
What does the name Hezekiah mean?
The name Hezekiah means “strength of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.