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King Hezekiah (Judah)

−716 – −687

Hebrew years: 3199–3228 (ג׳קצ״ט–ג׳רכ״ח)

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Royal seal impressions from the time of King Hezekiah: jar handles stamped with a winged sun disk and a scarab, the emblems of Judah's royal administration, around −700.
Royal seal impressions from the time of King Hezekiah: jar handles stamped with a winged sun disk and a scarab, the emblems of Judah's royal administration, around −700. · Photo by Rubén Betanzo S., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Hezekiah was one of Judah’s greatest kings. He carried out major religious reforms, removing idols and centralizing worship in Jerusalem. He trusted God during the Assyrian invasion under Sennacherib, and through the prophet Isaiah, Jerusalem was miraculously saved. However, later in life, Hezekiah showed pride by displaying his treasures to Babylonian envoys, which led to a prophecy of future exile. His reign represents both deep faith and a warning about later consequences.

Hebrew years
3199–3228 (ג׳קצ״ט–ג׳רכ״ח)
Place
Jerusalem
Category
Kings of Judah
Part of
Israel & Judah

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