Hezekiah

Hezekiah (Hebrew: חִזְקִיָּהוּ, Modern: Ḥizkiyyahu, Tiberian: Ḥizqiyyāhū; Arabic: حزقيال, Ḥizqiyāl) was a biblical figure who was the son of King Ahaz and the 25th king of the Kingdom of Judah. He is primarily known for his religious reforms, which included the removal of pagan worship sites and the centralization of worship in the Temple in Jerusalem. Hezekiah's reign is also notable for his military achievements, including his successful defense against the Assyrian invasion led by Sennacherib, as described in the Bible. The prophet Isaiah is said to have served as a spiritual advisor to Hezekiah, and the two are associated with several significant events, such as the miraculous healing of Hezekiah's illness and the sign of the shadow moving backward on the sundial. In Islamic tradition, Hezekiah is referred to as Azīyah and is also mentioned in the Quran as a righteous king. The name Hezekiah is of Hebrew origin and means "Yahweh strengthens" or "Yahweh is my strength."