Hezekiah
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- proper noun
- 2 Kings 18:36 But the people were silent and did not utter a word because Hezekiah had commanded them, "Do not answer him."
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Many years later, the people treated the Bronze Serpent like an idol, and King Hezekiah, a righteous reformer, ordered it destroyed.
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When Hezekiah got prideful, God humbled him in the same way; pride abides in the heart.
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King Hezekiah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as his father David had done.
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Third, Hezekiah's tunnel is my favorite place to visit in Israel.
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The Bible states that Hezekiah, king of Judah, took strong measures to eradicate idolatry.
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Hezekiah was known for his religious reforms and his dedication to restoring the worship of Yahweh.
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During his reign, Hezekiah faced threats from the Assyrian Empire but relied on his faith to guide him.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hezekiah comes from Hebrew parts: Hezek meaning 'strong' and the ending -iah which refers to 'Yahweh', the name for God. So Hezekiah means 'Yahweh strengthens', a fitting name for a king remembered for strong religious reform.