Meaning of the Name Hezekiah
Hezekiah is usually connected with the Hebrew form Hizqiyyahu and is commonly explained as "YHWH strengthens" or "YHWH is my strength." The first part of the name carries the idea of strength, firmness, or power. This interpretation is linguistically strong.
Origin
The name Hezekiah is of Hebrew origin.
Who is Hezekiah in the Bible?
Hezekiah is one of the most prominent kings of Judah. He carries out reforms against idolatrous practices, rules in Jerusalem during the Assyrian threat, and is also remembered for his prayer during illness. Although others bear the name, the best-known figure is Hezekiah king of Judah.
The story of Hezekiah in the Bible
Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, was one of the most remarkable kings of Judah. He came to the throne at twenty-five and did what was right in the LORD's sight, like David before him. He removed the high places linked to idol worship and shattered the sacred pillars, even breaking up the bronze serpent Moses had made, because the people had begun burning incense to it. In his days Sennacherib king of Assyria invaded Judah and threatened Jerusalem. When Hezekiah received Assyria's contemptuous letter he went up to the temple, spread it out before the LORD, and prayed, confessing that the LORD alone is God; through the prophet Isaiah the LORD promised to defend the city, and Jerusalem was delivered from the Assyrian army. When Hezekiah fell mortally ill he again turned to prayer, and the LORD heard him and added years to his life. 2 Chronicles also tells how he repaired the temple, restored worship, and held a great Passover. The best-known bearer of the name remains this king who fixed his trust wholly on the LORD.
Is Hezekiah mentioned in the Quran?
The name Hezekiah is not mentioned in the Quran; he is presented in 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Isaiah in the Old Testament as a faithful king of Judah.
Verses where Hezekiah appears
- 2 Kings 18:1 —
Now in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign.
- 2 Kings 19:15 —
Hezekiah prayed before Yahweh, and said, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, who sit above the cherubim, you are the God, even you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.
- 2 Chronicles 32:24 —
In those days Hezekiah was sick even to death: and he prayed to Yahweh; and he spoke to him, and gave him a sign.