Lexical Summary Hezekias: Hezekiah Original Word: Ἑζεκίας Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ezekias. Of Hebrew origin (Chizqiyah); Ezekias (i.e. Hezekeiah), an Israelite -- Ezekias. see HEBREW Chizqiyah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Chizqiyyah Definition Hezekiah, a king of Judah NASB Translation Hezekiah (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1478: ΑζεκιαςΑζεκιας (WH Ἑζεκίας; L Ἐζεκειας, see Tdf. Proleg., p. 85, (הִזְקִיָה, strength of Jehovah, i. e. strength given by Jehovah; GermGotthard; the Sept. Αζεκιας) (genitive Αζεκιου, cf. Buttmann, 17 (16) no. 8), Hezekiah, king of Judah (2 Kings 18:1ff; 20:1ff; Isaiah 38:1ff): Matthew 1:9, 10. Topical Lexicon Identity and Context Strong’s Greek 1478 transliterates the Hebrew name חִזְקִיָּהוּ (Hezekiah, “Yahweh has strengthened”). The name points to divine empowerment and underscores the grace-based nature of any genuine spiritual reform. While the Greek form appears only twice in the New Testament, Hezekiah’s life and reign dominate several Old Testament narratives and prophetic oracles, making the reference weighty for the theology of the Messiah’s lineage. Occurrences in the New Testament Matthew alone records the name, both times inside the royal genealogy of Jesus Christ: These brief mentions anchor Jesus historically in the line of Davidic kings who trusted the Lord in critical moments of Judah’s story. Genealogical Significance Matthew structures his genealogy to show Jesus as the true and promised Son of David and Son of Abraham. By including Hezekiah, the evangelist highlights a monarch known for covenant faithfulness, contrasting sharply with the unfaithfulness of both his father Ahaz and his son Manasseh. The placement therefore mirrors Matthew’s larger narrative purpose: Jesus fulfills God’s promises despite human failures within His ancestral line. Historical Background in the Old Testament Hezekiah reigned over Judah for twenty-nine years (2 Kings 18–20; 2 Chronicles 29–32; Isaiah 36–39). His reign began around 715 B.C. and fell near the zenith of Assyrian power. Scripture portrays him as one of Judah’s most righteous kings, surpassed only by David in the evaluation of inspired historians (2 Kings 18:5). Personal Piety and National Reform • Temple Purification: In his first month on the throne Hezekiah reopened and cleansed the Temple, reinstating the Levitical priesthood and sacrificial system (2 Chronicles 29). Deliverance from Assyria When Sennacherib besieged Jerusalem, Hezekiah’s response combined practical preparation (fortifying walls and securing the Gihon Spring tunnel) with earnest prayer (2 Kings 19:14-19). God’s answer—destruction of 185,000 Assyrian soldiers—underscored divine sovereignty over nations. Isaiah’s prophetic partnership with the king models the harmony of political leadership and prophetic counsel under God’s rule. Prophetic Connections • Sign of the Sun’s Shadow: Isaiah 38 records the miracle of the sun’s shadow moving backward, authenticating God’s promise of fifteen additional years of life to the king. The phenomenon foreshadows the greater cosmic signs accompanying the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lessons for Contemporary Ministry 1. Spiritual Leadership: Hezekiah shows that lasting reform begins with personal consecration and courageous public action. Selected Cross References 2 Kings 18; 2 Kings 19; 2 Kings 20 2 Chronicles 29; 2 Chronicles 30; 2 Chronicles 32 Isaiah 36; Isaiah 37; Isaiah 38; Isaiah 39 Forms and Transliterations Εζεκιαν Ἑζεκίαν Εζεκιας Ἑζεκίας Ezekian Ezekias Hezekian Hezekían Hezekias HezekíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:9 N-AMSGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἑζεκίαν NAS: and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. KJV: Achaz begat Ezekias; INT: was father of Hezekiah Matthew 1:10 N-NMS Strong's Greek 1478 |
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