Hezekiah(2)
Hezekiah in the Bible — his sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:16). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “strength of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 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 (1)
- Hebrew
- יְחִזְקִיָּה
- Transliteration
- yəchizəqiyah
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is [my] strength
- Greek
- Εζεκια
- Reference
- EZR 2:16
- Strong's
- H3169
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hezekiah in the Bible?
Hezekiah is described in the Bible as his sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:16).
What does the name Hezekiah mean?
The name Hezekiah means “strength of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.