Explore the Story
A Kingdom in Decline
The Great Religious Reforms
Rebellion and Fortification
The Assyrian Invasion
The Siege of Jerusalem
A Miraculous Deliverance
Illness and a Sign from Heaven
Legacy and Final Years
Key Events
⛪ Faith and Reform
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Reopening the Temple.
"Hezekiah's first act was to reopen and purify the Temple his father had closed."
Read Section 2
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Destroying Idols.
"He systematically removed the pagan 'high places' and idols from throughout Judah."
Read Section 2
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Prayer against Sennacherib.
"He took the threatening letter from the Assyrians and spread it before the Lord in the Temple."
Read Section 6
⚔ Conflict and Providence
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Preparing for War.
"In defiance of Assyria, he built the Siloam Tunnel to secure Jerusalem's water supply."
Read Section 3
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The Siege of Jerusalem.
"The Assyrian army surrounded the city, using psychological warfare to demand surrender."
Read Section 5
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A Miraculous Deliverance.
"The Angel of the Lord struck down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night, saving the city."
Read Section 6
♔ Leadership and Legacy
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A Sign from Heaven.
"When ill, God promised to extend his life by 15 years, making the sundial's shadow move backward as a sign."
Read Section 7
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A Moment of Pride.
"He foolishly showed Babylonian envoys all his treasures, leading to a prophecy of future exile."
Read Section 8
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An Honored King.
"Despite his flaws, he was remembered as one of Judah's most righteous and effective kings."
Read Section 8