Thematic Bible
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hezekiah » King of judah » His piety
He did what the LORD considered to be right, according to everything that his ancestor David had done.
"Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone in Judah kill him? Didn't he fear the LORD and seek the LORD's favor, and so the LORD changed his mind about the disaster that he had spoken to them about. We're bringing great disaster on ourselves.
He trusted the LORD God of Israel, and after him there were none like him among all the kings of Judah, because he depended on the LORD, not abandoning pursuit of him, and keeping the LORD's commands that he had commanded Moses.
He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following all of the examples set by his ancestor David.
Hezekiah did this throughout all of Judah, and he acted well, doing what the LORD his God considered to be right and true. Everything that Hezekiah began in the service of God's Temple was done according to the Law and to the commandments as he sought his God, worked with all of his heart, and became successful.
Now the rest of Hezekiah's accomplishments and his faithful deeds are recorded in the vision of Amoz's son Isaiah the prophet, and in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
Obedience » Instances of » David
because David had practiced what the LORD considered to be right. He never avoided anything that the LORD had commanded him during his entire lifetime, except for the case of Uriah the Hittite.
David was successful in all that he did, for the LORD was with him.
Then God removed Saul and made David their king, about whom he testified, "I have found that David, the son of Jesse, is a man after my own heart, who will carry out all my wishes.'
He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following all of the examples set by his ancestor David.
Please forgive the offense of your servant. For the LORD will certainly make a strong dynasty for your majesty, for your majesty is fighting the LORD's battles. May evil not be found in you for all of your life.
Solomon practiced what the LORD considered to be evil by not fully following the LORD, as had his father David.
"Nevertheless, I won't take the entire kingdom away from him, but I'll let him reign for the rest of his life, because of my servant David, whom I chose, who obeyed my commandments and statutes,
Righteousness » Examples of
Both of them were righteous before God, having lived blamelessly according to all of the commandments and regulations of the Lord.
Therefore, I always do my best to have a clear conscience before God and people.
The survivors of Israel will not practice lawlessness nor tell lies, nor will a deceitful message be found in their mouths, because they will eat and rest, with no one to cause fear."
and then as a widow for 84 years. She never left the Temple, but continued to worship there night and day with times of fasting and prayer.
He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following all of the examples set by his ancestor David.
Nevertheless, the high places were not removed, even though Asa's heart was blameless toward the LORD all of his life.
There once was a man in the land of Uz named Job. The man was blameless as well as upright. He feared God and kept away from evil.
Hezekiah did this throughout all of Judah, and he acted well, doing what the LORD his God considered to be right and true.