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hezekiah » King of judah » His piety
He did what the Lord approved, just as his ancestor David had done.
King Hezekiah and all the people of Judah did not put him to death, did they? Did not Hezekiah show reverence for the Lord and seek the Lord's favor? Did not the Lord forgo destroying them as he threatened he would? But we are on the verge of bringing great disaster on ourselves."
He trusted in the Lord God of Israel; in this regard there was none like him among the kings of Judah either before or after. He was loyal to the Lord and did not abandon him. He obeyed the commandments which the Lord had given to Moses.
This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what the Lord his God considered good and right and faithful. He wholeheartedly and successfully reinstituted service in God's temple and obedience to the law, in order to follow his God.
The rest of the events of Hezekiah's reign, including his faithful deeds, are recorded in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz, included in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
Obedience » Instances of » David
He did this because David had done what he approved and had not disregarded any of his commandments his entire lifetime, except for the incident involving Uriah the Hittite.
Now David achieved success in all he did, for the Lord was with him.
After removing him, God raised up David their king. He testified about him: 'I have found David the son of Jesse to be a man after my heart, who will accomplish everything I want him to do.'
Please forgive the sin of your servant, for the Lord will certainly establish the house of my lord, because my lord fights the battles of the Lord. May no evil be found in you all your days!
Solomon did evil in the Lord's sight; he did not remain loyal to the Lord, like his father David had.
I will not take the whole kingdom from his hand. I will allow him to be ruler for the rest of his life for the sake of my chosen servant David who kept my commandments and rules.
Righteousness » Examples of
They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.
This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.
The Israelites who remain will not act deceitfully. They will not lie, and a deceitful tongue will not be found in their mouth. Indeed, they will graze peacefully like sheep and lie down; no one will terrify them."
She had lived as a widow since then for eighty-four years. She never left the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.
The high places were not eliminated, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.
There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And that man was pure and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.
This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what the Lord his God considered good and right and faithful.