Hezekiah in the Bible — Judah's Faithful King

Hezekiah came to the throne of Judah at 25 during one of the nation's darkest periods. He immediately reopened and cleansed the Temple, destroyed the bronze serpent Moses had made (which Israel had begun worshipping), and reinstated Passover. When Sennacherib's Assyrian army threatened Jerusalem, Hezekiah spread the threatening letter before God in the Temple — and God struck 185,000 Assyrians dead overnight. When told he would die of illness, he prayed, wept, and God added 15 years. Below are 5 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about hezekiah?

Who is Hezekiah in the Bible? The king of Judah who destroyed the high places, reopened the Temple, and 'trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah.' When told he would die, he prayed, wept, and God added 15 years to his life.

5 Bible Verses About Hezekiah (KJV)

“He trusted in the Lord God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.”

2 Kings 18:5 KJV Read 2 Kings chapter 18 →

“And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord.”

2 Kings 19:14 KJV Read 2 Kings chapter 19 →

“Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the Lord, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the Lord.”

2 Kings 20:5 KJV Read 2 Kings chapter 20 →

“Then the angel of the Lord went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.”

Isaiah 37:36 KJV Read Isaiah chapter 37 →

“My sons, be not now negligent: for the Lord hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense.”

2 Chronicles 29:11 KJV — Plans to Prosper You Read 2 Chronicles chapter 29 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hezekiah in the Bible

What does the Bible say about hezekiah?
Hezekiah came to the throne of Judah at 25 during one of the nation's darkest periods. He immediately reopened and cleansed the Temple, destroyed the bronze serpent Moses had made (which Israel had begun worshipping), and reinstated Passover. When Sennacherib's Assyrian army threatened Jerusalem, Hezekiah spread the threatening letter before God in the Temple — and God struck 185,000 Assyrians dead overnight. When told he would die of illness, he prayed, wept, and God added 15 years. Key KJV passages: 2 Kings 18:5, 2 Kings 19:14, 2 Kings 20:5, Isaiah 37:36, 2 Chronicles 29:11.
What are the best Bible verses about hezekiah?
The most important KJV passages on hezekiah include: 2 Kings 18:5, 2 Kings 19:14, 2 Kings 20:5, Isaiah 37:36, 2 Chronicles 29:11. Read all 5 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about hezekiah?
The Bible addresses hezekiah throughout both Testaments. Key references include 2 Kings 18:5, 2 Kings 19:14, 2 Kings 20:5, Isaiah 37:36, 2 Chronicles 29:11. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.org.
What does the Old Testament say about hezekiah?
Old Testament scriptures on hezekiah: 2 Kings 18:5, 2 Kings 19:14, 2 Kings 20:5, Isaiah 37:36. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
How do I study Bible verses about hezekiah?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 5 passages on hezekiah at thelivingsword.org — free, no account, no download required.

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