Hezekiah, the son of Ahaz and the 13th king of Judah, is a prominent biblical figure known for his devout faith and reforms that led to a spiritual revival in the kingdom. His reign is documented in 2 Kings 18–20, 2 Chronicles 29–32, and Isaiah 36–39. Hezekiah's liberality is evident in his dedication to restoring the worship of Yahweh and his generous contributions to the temple and religious practices.

Restoration of the Temple and Worship

Upon ascending to the throne, Hezekiah inherited a kingdom steeped in idolatry and neglect of the temple, a result of his father Ahaz's apostate reign. Hezekiah's liberality is first seen in his immediate efforts to cleanse and restore the temple. In the first month of his reign, he reopened the doors of the temple and repaired them (2 Chronicles 29:3). Hezekiah gathered the priests and Levites, urging them to consecrate themselves and the temple, which had been defiled by idolatry (2 Chronicles 29:4-5).

Hezekiah's generosity extended to the offerings he provided for the temple services. He supplied the necessary animals for burnt offerings and sin offerings on behalf of the kingdom (2 Chronicles 29:21). His actions demonstrated a commitment to restoring proper worship and a willingness to use his resources for the spiritual benefit of his people.

Celebration of the Passover

Hezekiah's liberality is further exemplified in his organization of a grand Passover celebration, which had not been observed on such a scale since the days of Solomon (2 Chronicles 30:26). Hezekiah sent letters throughout Israel and Judah, inviting all to return to the LORD and participate in the Passover in Jerusalem (2 Chronicles 30:1-6). Despite initial resistance from some tribes, many responded to Hezekiah's call, and a great assembly gathered to celebrate the feast.

The king's generosity was evident in his provision for the feast. Hezekiah contributed a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the assembly, while the officials added another thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep (2 Chronicles 30:24). This act of liberality ensured that all who came to worship could partake in the celebration, regardless of their personal means.

Support for the Priests and Levites

Hezekiah's liberality extended to the support of the priests and Levites, who were essential for maintaining the temple services and teaching the Law. Recognizing their importance, Hezekiah commanded the people of Jerusalem to contribute a portion of their goods to support the religious leaders (2 Chronicles 31:4). The people responded generously, bringing in the firstfruits of grain, wine, oil, honey, and all the produce of the field (2 Chronicles 31:5).

The abundance of contributions was so great that heaps were formed, and Hezekiah and the officials blessed the LORD and His people (2 Chronicles 31:8). This provision ensured that the priests and Levites could devote themselves fully to their duties without concern for their material needs.

Hezekiah's Wealth and Generosity

Hezekiah's reign was marked by prosperity, and his wealth is noted in the biblical record. He built storehouses for grain, wine, and oil, as well as stalls for livestock and pens for flocks (2 Chronicles 32:27-28). Despite his wealth, Hezekiah's heart remained generous, as seen in his support for the temple and religious reforms.

His liberality was not limited to material wealth but extended to his leadership and spiritual guidance. Hezekiah's reforms and generosity led to a revival of faith in Judah, drawing the people back to the worship of the true God. His life serves as an example of how liberality, when rooted in faith and devotion, can lead to spiritual renewal and blessing for a community.2 Chronicles 29:1
Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.
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2 Chronicles 30:1-12
And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover to the LORD God of Israel.
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2 Chronicles 31:1-10,21
Now when all this was finished, all Israel that were present went out to the cities of Judah, and broke the images in pieces, and cut down the groves, and threw down the high places and the altars out of all Judah and Benjamin, in Ephraim also and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the children of Israel returned, every man to his possession, into their own cities.
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But Though Prayer is Properly Confined to Vows and Supplications.. ...
... we have no right to use the benefits which proceed from his liberality, if we ... In
like manner, Hezekiah and Jonah declare that they will regard it as the end of ...
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It is Strange that These Delightful Promises Affect us Coldly...
... themselves broken cisterns, rather than embrace the divine liberality voluntarily
offered ... Thus Hezekiah speaks, when asking the prophet to undertake the office ...
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Sennacherib (705-681 BC )
... 2 Kings 20:12-19; Isaiah 39.The embassy to Hezekiah has been ... the government of Amenertas
and her husband Pionkhi, profited largely by the liberality of its ...
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Of Antichrist, and his Ruin: and of the Slaying the Witnesses.
... Thirdly, As to the king's liberality towards the building of this house, &c. ... Jehoshaphat
and Hezekiah did both sometimes bring trouble (2 Chronicles 19:2; 20:35 ...
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'Time for Thee to Work'
... Hezekiah's prayer, when he spread the letter of the invader before the Lord, was
more to ... men and women, whom it charms by an appearance of liberality, which in ...
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Expositions of Holy Scripture
... IMPURE ZEAL. JEHOIADA AND JOASH. METHODICAL LIBERALITY. THE SPIRIT OF POWER. A
KINGDOM'S EPITAPH. DIVIDED WORSHIP. HEZEKIAH, A PATTERN OF DEVOUT LIFE. ...
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Of a Private Fast.
... 4. Liberality in alms-deeds is our surest foundation that we shall obtain ... the examples
of the Israelites, the Ninevites, Rehoboam, Ahab, Hezekiah, Mannasseh (1 ...
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From the Close of the General Conference of 1816 to the ...
... and five, namely, William Patridge, Anthony Senter, Henry Padgett, Hezekiah Harryman,
and ... plan could be devised to call forth the ability and liberality of the ...
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The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts
... PSALM 112 The blessings of the pious and charitable. PSALM 112 Liberality rewarded. ...
Eph. 1:3ff. HYMN 55 Hezekiah's song; or, Sickness and recovery. Isa. ...
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Of the Sacraments.
... and badges, give a ratification of the gifts which the divine liberality has bestowed ...
the shadow go back ten degrees on the dial, to assure Hezekiah of his ...
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