Questions and Answers
Who took over in Judah in the third year of Hoshea, the final king of Israel (2 Kgs 18:1)?
When Hezekiah became king in Judah, who was king in Israel (2 Kgs 18:1)?
How old was Hezekiah when he became king of Judah (2 Kgs 18:2)?
How many years did Hezekiah reign in Jerusalem (2 Kgs 18:2)?
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What was Hezekiah's mother's name (2 Kgs 18:2)?
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What was the opening evaluation of Hezekiah's reign (2 Kgs 18:3)?
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It is recorded that Hezekiah did all of the following EXCEPT (2 Kgs 18:4)?
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What did Hezekiah break in pieces that went back to the time of Moses (2 Kgs 18:4)?
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What was called 'Nehustan' in the time of Hezekiah (2 Kgs 16:4)?
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What did Hezekiah keep (2 Kgs 18:6)?
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What is coupled with the fact that the Lord was with Hezekiah (2 Kgs 18:7)?
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Whose rule did Hezekiah rebel against (2 Kgs 18:7)?
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Who did Hezekiah defeat from the watch tower to the fortified city and Gaza (2 Kgs 18:8)?
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What happened in the fourth year of Hezekiah and seventh year of Hoshea, king of Israel (2 Kgs 18:9)?
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How long did the Assyrians lay siege to Samaria before taking it (2 Kgs 18:10)?
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What did the king of Assyria do to Israel after capturing Samaria (2 Kgs 18:11)?
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The Israelites were deported to all of the following regions EXCEPT (2 Kgs 18:11)?
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Why does the text explicitly say that Israel was carried off to Assyria (2 Kgs 18:12)?
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Who came up against Hezekiah in his fourth year (2 Kgs 18:13)?
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Where did Hezekiah send a message to Sennacherib, king of Assyria (2 Kgs 18:14)?
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Study Notes
Hezekiah's Ascension and Reign
- Hezekiah became king of Judah in the third year of Hoshea, the last king of Israel.
- Hoshea was ruling over Israel when Hezekiah began his reign.
- Hezekiah was 25 years old at the time of his ascension.
- Hezekiah reigned in Jerusalem for a total of 29 years.
- His mother was named Abijah.
Evaluation of Hezekiah's Rule
- Hezekiah is noted for doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord, similar to his ancestor David.
- Actions of Hezekiah included removing high places, smashing sacred stones, and cutting down Asherah poles.
- He did not repair the temple of the Lord during the stated period of reform.
Significant Actions and Spiritual Reforms
- Hezekiah broke into pieces the bronze snake that had been created during Moses' time, which was later referred to as "Nehustan."
- He kept the commands given to Moses and honored the ways of the Lord.
- The Lord's presence with Hezekiah was reflected in his success across various endeavors.
Political Events and Military Actions
- Hezekiah rebelled against the rule of the king of Assyria.
- Hezekiah successfully defeated the Philistines from the fortified city and Gaza.
- Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, laid siege to Samaria during Hezekiah's fourth year.
- The Assyrians besieged Samaria for three years before taking the city.
Consequences of Assyrian Conquest
- Post-conquest of Samaria, the king of Assyria deported the Israelites to Assyria.
- Israelites were relocated to regions such as Halah, Gozan on the Habor River, and towns of the Medes.
- Israel's exile to Assyria is attributed to their breach of God's covenant.
Later Conflicts with Assyria
- Sennacherib of Assyria launched an attack against Hezekiah in his fourth year as king.
- Hezekiah sent a message to Sennacherib while he was located at Lachish.
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Test your knowledge of 2 Kings Chapter 18 with this set of flashcard-style multiple-choice questions. Dive into the leadership of Hezekiah and the historical context of Judah and Israel during this period. Perfect for students of biblical studies or anyone interested in Old Testament history.
