| Meaning |
{
"Hezekiah": {
"name": "Hezekiah",
"title": "King of Judah",
"reign": "c. 715–686 BC",
"dynasty": "House of David",
"father": "Ahaz",
"mother": "Abijah (daughter of Zechariah)",
"spouse": "Hephzibah",
"children": ["Manasseh"],
"notable_actions": [
"Religious reforms: centralized worship in Jerusalem, removed high places, smashed idols, and restored the temple.",
"Infrastructure projects: built the Siloam Tunnel to secure water supply during siege.",
"Military: successfully resisted an Assyrian siege of Jerusalem (c. 701 BC)."
],
"biblical_references": {
"2 Kings": "18–20",
"Isaiah": "36–39",
"2 Chronicles": "29–32",
"Ezra": "7:7",
"Nehemiah": "12:17"
},
"historical_notes": [
"Archaeological evidence includes the Siloam Inscription describing the tunnel’s construction.",
"Hezekiah’s reign is corroborated by Assyrian records, notably the tribute list of Sennacherib (Rassam inscription).",
"The “Hezekiah’s Tunnel” still functions today, demonstrating advanced engineering."
]
}
} |
