Ep. 153: An Evil King Who Repented
Hezekiah was one of the best kings of all the descendants of David. His son Manasseh, however, was one of the most wicked of them all.
Hezekiah was one of the best kings of all the descendants of David. His son Manasseh, however, was one of the most wicked of them all.
King Hezekiah became extremely sick. The prophet Isaiah went to him and said, “God told me this sickness will kill you. So prepare to die.”
The Assyrian army invaded Judah when Hezekiah was king. They had already conquered Israel a few years before.
Hezekiah became king when he was 25 years old. He followed the Lord more than any king since David.
The king of Assyria attacked the kingdom of Israel and took control of it. From that day on, they were to pay heavy taxes to Assyria.
Ahaz was 20 years old when he became king of Judah. Unlike his father and grandfather, he didn’t follow the Lord. He started the worship of Baal in Jerusalem, and even began to practice the ritual of child sacrifice. Syria marched on Jerusalem and took people away as captives.
When Amaziah died, the people made his son – Uzziah – king. He was 16 years old and served as king for 52 years. God gave him great success because he followed the Lord and wanted to please him.
After Joash died, Amaziah became king of Judah. He started off as a good king, and followed the Lord for many years.
Once again, God said to Jonah, “Leave right now and go to Nineveh. You’re to tell them I’m going to judge them because of their wickedness.” This time, Jonah immediately got up and went to Nineveh.
The Lord said to Jonah the prophet, “Leave right now and go to Nineveh. You’re to tell them I’m going to judge them because of their wickedness.”