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Hezekiah(3)
Hezekiah in the Bible — great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet (ZEP 1:1). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “strength of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
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
Became king of Judah(2 Kings 18:1-2)
Restored temple worship(2 Chronicles 29:3-11)
Celebrated Passover(2 Chronicles 30:1-27)
Healed from deadly illness(2 Kings 20:1-6)
Delivered from Assyria(2 Kings 19:35)
Names & Labels (1)
Hezekiahproper name
- Hebrew
- חִזְקִיָּה
- Transliteration
- chizəqiyah
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is [my] strength
- Greek
- Εζεκιου
- Reference
- ZEP 1:1
- Strong's
- H2396
Family & Relationships (1)
father
Amariah(ZEP 1:1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hezekiah in the Bible?
Hezekiah is described in the Bible as great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet (ZEP 1:1).
What does the name Hezekiah mean?
The name Hezekiah means “strength of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.