Hezekiah's Reign
What are the Scripture reference and date for Hezekiah Trusts the Lord?
II Kings 18-20
c. 760 B.C.
Who was Sennecherib?
Assyria's King
Whom did God send to encourage Hezekiah?
Isaiah
Describe the contest on Mt. Carmel.
Two altars were built. The prophets of Baal tried all day to get their gods to light the sacrifice. Elijah drenched his altar to God. When he prayed, God sent a fire that consumed the sacrifice, stones, dust, and water.
How old was Joah when he became king?
7
Was Hezekiah godly or ungodly? What did he do that shows this? (Give one example)
He was Godly! He tore down places of idol worship and destroyed the bronze serpent made by Moses.
What country attacked Judah during Hezekiah's reign?
Assyria
When Hezekiah prayed after hearing of his deadly illness, how many years did God add to his life?
He granted Hezekiah 15 more years.
How did Ahab react when Elijah confronted him with his sin and the consequences?
He tore his clothes, fasted, and put on sackcloth.
What city was Jonah to warn? How did that city respond to Jonah's warning?
Nineveh. The city repented.
What happened in Israel during Hezekiah's reign?
Assyria conquered Israel.
Describe how the Assyrians were defeated
The angel of the Lord came into their camp at night and killed them all.
What sign did God do to reassure Hezekiah that he would live extra years?
The shadow on the stairs moved backwards.
How did Elijah and Elisha miraculously cross the Jordan River?
Elijah struck the water and it parted.
_________ annointed Jehu as king and told him to kill __________.
Elisha, the males in Ahab's house
What foolish thing did Hezekiah do?
He showed his treasure to the king of Babylon.
Obadiah reminded Israel that God is sovereign. What does sovereign mean?
In control.
What was the consequence of Hezekiah's foolish act?
Babylon would capture Judah.