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Hezekiah

Hezekiah becomes king of Judah at age 25 and immediately begins religious reforms.

2KI.18.1

Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, {that} Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign. {Hezekiah: he is called Ezekias}

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Sennacherib turned back2KI 19:35

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Updated on August 16, 2026

Hezekiah

Hezekiah was one of the most righteous kings of Judah. He instituted religious reforms, destroyed idols, and restored proper worship. When Assyria threatened Jerusalem, he prayed to God, and the angel of the Lord destroyed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. When he fell deathly ill, God granted him 15 more years of life.

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Journey Timeline

Accessionc. 715 BC
Jerusalem
Hezekiah becomes king of Judah at age 25 and immediately begins religious reforms.
2KI 18:1-6
Reformc. 715 BC
Jerusalem
Hezekiah cleanses the temple, restores worship, and celebrates Passover.
2CH 29-30
Assyrian Crisis701 BC
Jerusalem
Sennacherib besieges Jerusalem; Hezekiah prays and God destroys 185,000 Assyrians.
2KI 19:14-36
Illness and Healingc. 701 BC
Jerusalem
Hezekiah becomes mortally ill; he prays and God adds 15 years to his life.
2KI 20:1-11
Deathc. 686 BC
Jerusalem
Hezekiah dies after 29 years as king; his wicked son Manasseh succeeds him.
2KI 20:21