Introduction:
Ezekias, more commonly known as Hezekiah, was the 13th king of Judah and is recognized for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh. His reign is documented in the books of 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Isaiah. Hezekiah is noted for his faithfulness to God, his efforts to purify the temple, and his resistance against Assyrian aggression.

Historical Context:
Hezekiah reigned during a tumultuous period in Judah's history, approximately from 715 to 686 BC. He was the son of King Ahaz and ascended to the throne at the age of 25. His reign is marked by significant political and religious challenges, including the threat from the Assyrian Empire under King Sennacherib.

Religious Reforms:
Hezekiah is celebrated for his commitment to restoring the worship of Yahweh in Judah. He removed high places, shattered sacred stones, and cut down Asherah poles, as recorded in 2 Kings 18:4: "He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He also broke into pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had burned incense to it; it was called Nehushtan." Hezekiah's reforms were aimed at centralizing worship in Jerusalem and eliminating idolatry.

Passover Celebration:
One of Hezekiah's significant religious acts was the reinstitution of the Passover celebration, which had been neglected. He invited all Israel and Judah to participate, as described in 2 Chronicles 30:1: "Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel."

Assyrian Threat and Deliverance:
Hezekiah's reign was marked by the Assyrian threat, particularly during the invasion led by Sennacherib. Hezekiah sought the Lord's guidance and was encouraged by the prophet Isaiah. In response to Hezekiah's prayer, God delivered Judah by sending an angel to destroy the Assyrian army, as recorded in 2 Kings 19:35: "And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!"

Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery:
Hezekiah fell gravely ill, and the prophet Isaiah informed him of his impending death. However, Hezekiah prayed earnestly, and God granted him an additional 15 years of life. This event is detailed in 2 Kings 20:5-6: "Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of My people, ‘This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’"

Legacy:
Hezekiah is remembered as one of Judah's most faithful kings, whose trust in God brought about significant deliverance and reform. His reign is often contrasted with that of his father Ahaz and his son Manasseh, both of whom led Judah into idolatry. Hezekiah's life and reign serve as a testament to the power of faith and the importance of religious fidelity.Ezekias

(Matthew 1:9,10) [HEZEKIAH]

Grecized form of Hezekiah (Matthew 1:9, 10). EZEKIAS

ez-e-ki'-as (Ezekias):

(1) the King James Version Greek form of Hezekiah (thus, the Revised Version (British and American); Matthew 1:9, 10). A king of Judah.

(2) the King James Version Ezechiad (APC 1Esdras 9:14), called Jahzeiah in Ezra 10:15.

(3) the King James Version Ezecias (APC 1Esdras 9:43), called Hilkiah in Nehemiah 8:4.

1478. Hezekias -- Hezekiah, a king of Judah
... Ezekias. Of Hebrew origin (Chizqiyah); Ezekias (ie Hezekeiah), an Israelite -- Ezekias.
see HEBREW Chizqiyah. ... (ezekias) -- 1 Occurrence. 1477, 1478. ...
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To Him Succeeded Ezekias his Son, a Man Very Unlike his Father in ...
... The Sacred History Of Sulpitius Severus. Book I. Chapter L. To him succeeded
Ezekias his son, a man very unlike his father in character.? ...
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By this News Sennacherim was Led to Return in Order to Defend his ...
... He also sent letters to Ezekias, declaring, with many insulting words, that he,
after settling his own affairs, would speedily return for the destruction of ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter li by this news.htm

In the House of his Heavenly, and in the Home of his Earthly ...
... to Herod at the outset of his career, as could be offered, was organised by guerilla
bands, which traversed the country, and owned one Ezekias as their leader. ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter x in the house.htm

Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ
... 8. And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; 9. And
Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; 10. ...
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A Sedition against Sabinus; and How Varus Brought the Authors of ...
... 5. There was also Judas, [16] the son of that Ezekias who had been head of the robbers;
which Ezekias was a very strong man, and had with great difficulty been ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 10 a sedition against.htm

Of the Agreement of the Evangelists Matthew and Luke in the ...
... and Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; and Ozias
begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; and Ezekias ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon i of the agreement.htm

Special Preparation for Baptism.
... speedy cure [134] .". "Ezekias prevailed to the cancelling of God's decree,
and cannot Jesus grant remission of sins? Turn and bewail ...
/.../chapter iii special preparation for baptism.htm

On Repentance and Remission of Sins, and Concerning the Adversary.
... Well then, for Ezekias' sake the sun turned back but for Christ the sun was eclipsed,
not retracing his steps, but suffering eclipse [536] , and therefore ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/lecture ii on repentance and.htm

Book 17 Footnotes
... B. XX. ch.9. sect.7. See the note on that place. [16] Unless this Judas, the son
of Ezekias, be the same with that Theudas, mentioned Acts 5:36, Josephus must ...
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Aristeas Philokratei
... hoi andres. erroso.^?? Eisi de protes 47 ??Jos Eus phules; Iosephos Ezekias
Zacharias Ioannes Ezekias Elissaios. dethteras; Ioudas ...
/.../aristeas philokratei.htm

Ezekias (2 Occurrences)
...EZEKIAS. ez-e-ki'-as (Ezekias): (1) the King James Version Greek form of Hezekiah
(thus, the Revised Version (British and American); Matthew 1:9, 10). ...
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Begat (112 Occurrences)
... WBS YLT). Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and
Achaz begat Ezekias; (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Matthew 1:10 ...
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Manasses (1 Occurrence)
... in Babylon." In Baxter's Apocrypha, Greek and English this Prayer appears at the
end with the heading "A Prayer of Manasses, son of Ezekias" (equals Hezekiah). ...
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Ozias (2 Occurrences)
... begat Ozias; (KJV DBY WBS). Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham
begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Josias (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Josias (2 Occurrences). Matthew 1:10 And Ezekias begat
Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Jahzeiah (1 Occurrence)
... It is disputed whether he and Jonathan opposed or supported Ezra in the matter of
prosecuting those who had married foreign wives = Ezekias, 1 Esdras 9:14, or ...
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Joatham (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Joatham (1 Occurrence). Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham;
and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Thocanus
... tho-ka'-nus (Thokanos, Thokanos; the King James Version Theocanus): The father of
Ezekias, who with Jonathan took the matter upon them in the proceedings under ...
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Ezecias
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia EZECHIAS; EZECIAS.
ez-e-ki'-as, ez-e-si'-as. See EZEKIAS (3). ...
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Achaz (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Achaz (1 Occurrence). Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham;
and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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