God's Story: Hezekiah

Summary

King Hezekiah was a faithful and obedient ruler who trusted God in every situation. As king of Judah, he removed idols, repaired God’s temple, and led the people to worship God. When an invading Assyrian army mocked God’s power, Hezekiah prayed, and God miraculously protected Judah. Later, when Hezekiah fell seriously ill, he prayed for healing, and God granted him 15 more years of life. Hezekiah’s unwavering faith made him one of the greatest kings in Judah, known for his deep trust in God and his commitment to following God's commandments.

Takeaways

• 😀 Hezekiah became king of Judah at the age of 25 and was a good king who obeyed God.
• 😀 Unlike his father, King Ahaz, Hezekiah followed God's commandments and destroyed idols in Judah.
• 😀 Hezekiah repaired God's temple and encouraged the Israelites to return to worshiping God.
• 😀 Hezekiah's faith in God led to God's blessings and protection over Judah.
• 😀 When the Assyrian army threatened Judah, Hezekiah prayed to God, and God protected the city by defeating 185,000 soldiers.
• 😀 Hezekiah trusted in God's word, and a prophet named Isaiah told him not to fear the Assyrian king.
• 😀 Hezekiah's prayer for protection from the Assyrians was answered when God miraculously saved Judah.
• 😀 When Hezekiah became very sick, he prayed for healing, and God granted him 15 more years of life.
• 😀 Hezekiah shared his healing story with everyone, praising God for answering his prayer.
• 😀 The Bible praises Hezekiah for his unwavering trust in God, saying he was the best king of Judah, both before and after his reign.

Q & A

How old was Hezekiah when he became king of Judah?

Hezekiah was 25 years old when he became king of Judah.

What made Hezekiah different from his father, King Ahaz?

Hezekiah was different from his father, King Ahaz, because Hezekiah obeyed God and followed His commandments, whereas Ahaz ignored God and worshipped idols.

What did Hezekiah do when he discovered the Israelites were worshipping idols?

Hezekiah destroyed the bronze serpent idol, broke it into pieces, repaired God's temple, and removed the other idols that the Israelites had been worshipping.

How did Hezekiah respond when the Assyrian army mocked him and his people?

Hezekiah was upset, tore his clothes, and prayed to God. He also asked for the prophet Isaiah to come and deliver God's message.

What did God promise Hezekiah through the prophet Isaiah regarding the Assyrian army?

God promised Hezekiah that the Assyrian army would not harm him or his people. That very night, 185,000 Assyrian soldiers died, and the king of Assyria went home as God had foretold.

What happened when Hezekiah became seriously ill?

When Hezekiah became ill, the prophet Isaiah told him he would die soon. However, Hezekiah prayed and wept, and God heard his prayer, healing him and granting him 15 more years of life.

What did Hezekiah do after God healed him from his illness?

After Hezekiah was healed, he wrote a song thanking God and telling everyone about how God had answered his prayer.

What is said about Hezekiah in the Bible, specifically in 2 Kings 18:5?

2 Kings 18:5 says that Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel, and that there was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before or after him.

What does the story of Hezekiah teach us about trusting God?

The story of Hezekiah teaches us that when we trust in God, follow His commandments, and pray earnestly, God listens, helps, and blesses us.

What are the main actions Hezekiah took during his reign as king?

Hezekiah followed God, repaired the temple, destroyed idols, prayed to God for help during difficult times, and trusted God in times of illness and war.