Bible Study

2 Chronicles (Book of Records)
Bible Lesson 15
Who Is King Hezekiah?
Part 2
Hezekiah, King of Judah – A Symbol of Spiritual Revival
Bible passages for meditation:
2 Kings 18–20; 2 Chronicles 29–32
Why was Hezekiah different from other kings?
Before Hezekiah, his father King Ahaz ruled Judah in evil ways and rejected God.
But Hezekiah did not follow his father’s path.
His life clearly shows that environment and family background do not have to decide our spiritual life.
Instead of following his father’s ways, Hezekiah chose to follow God’s ways.
In this Bible lesson, let us see how Hezekiah was different from all other kings who ruled Judah.
1. A king who trusted the Lord completely
“He trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before him or after him.”
(2 Kings 18:5)
He trusted God fully—not only in times of crisis, and not for selfish reasons, but at all times.
True spiritual life means accepting God not as an option, but as our foundation.
2. No compromise with idol worship
(2 Kings 18:4)
Hezekiah:
Destroyed the high places
Broke the sacred pillars
Cut down the Asherah poles
Destroyed the bronze serpent (Nehushtan)
This was a very important spiritual decision.
Even though God had once used the bronze serpent, when it became more important than God, Hezekiah did not hesitate to destroy it.
Anything that takes the place of God—no matter how “spiritual” it looks—becomes an idol.
In removing sinful traditions completely, Hezekiah stood alone.
3. Cleansing the temple and restoring worship
(2 Chronicles 29)
The first thing Hezekiah did when he became king was not political reform or military planning.
Instead, he:
Opened the temple
Cleansed it
Restored true worship
Sanctified the priests and Levites
When God’s worship is restored, the life of the nation is also restored.
Hezekiah gave first place to God’s work in his life.
4. A great Passover celebration after nearly 250 years
After the time of Solomon, for about 250 years, the Passover was not celebrated properly.
Hezekiah led the people to observe the Passover in a great and joyful way.
5. A call to repentance across the land
(2 Chronicles 30)
Hezekiah did not invite only the people of Judah.
He also invited the Israelites who were scattered after the Assyrian invasion of the northern kingdom.
Many mocked the invitation, but some humbled themselves and came.
His goal was not political unity, but spiritual repentance.
6. A life obedient to God’s Word
“He did what was good and right and faithful before the Lord his God.”
(2 Chronicles 31:20)
Hezekiah:
Knew God’s law
Practiced it
Chose God’s will over his own desires
As a result:
“He was successful in everything he did.”
Faith without obedience is not biblical faith.
7. A king who turned to prayer in crisis
(2 Kings 19)
When the Assyrian king Sennacherib threatened Judah:
Hezekiah did not make compromises
He did not surrender in fear
He went to the house of the Lord and prayed
God destroyed the enemy in one night.
Lesson:
When human strength fails, prayer opens the door for God to act.
8. A man who depended on God in his personal life
(2 Kings 20)
When Hezekiah became seriously ill:
He did not rely only on royal power or medical knowledge
He cried out to God
God added 15 more years to his life.
Lesson:
It is not enough to trust God only in public life.
We must depend on Him in our personal life as well.
Finally, who is this Hezekiah?
A man who built his life by trusting God completely
A believer who centered his life on worship and holiness without compromise
A leader who faced crises through prayer
A man who removed traditions and practices that replaced God
Not a perfect man, but one who sought God with his whole heart
Hezekiah is a living Bible lesson for today’s believers, ministers, and family leaders.

Ezekiel, [1/13/2026 10:52 PM]
God used him to save a nation from great spiritual destruction.
As we see spiritual decline in churches in these last days, may God give us grace—each in our own place, role, and ministry—to become like King Hezekiah.
In the Old Testament, there was King Hezekiah.
In dark periods of church history, there was Martin Luther.
These are past examples.
Today, God is looking for believers who will create new history in the church—
to rise as modern-day Hezekiahs and Martin Luthers.