History in the Bible

1.51 King Hezekiah, Father of Biblical Religion

Feb 26, 2017
In this podcast, learn how King Hezekiah turned a refugee crisis into an opportunity to strengthen his monarchy and shape the religious identity of the Hebrews. Discover his religious reforms, doubts about his dedication to Yahweh, and his preparations for an attack by the Assyrians. Explore the biblical story of his encounter with the Assyrian king and the ultimate salvation of Jerusalem.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
King Hezekiah's Religious Reforms and Doubts
03:11 • 6min
3
Isaiah's Warning Against Trusting Egypt
09:32 • 3min
4
Hezekiah's Preparations and Concerns
12:40 • 7min
5
King Hezekiah's Encounter with the Assyrian King
19:34 • 7min