Study unit 10 - Kings of divided kingdom - Hezekiah

Question 1

Name the reforms that Hezekiah have made.

Answer 1

1. Removed idols + destroyed HP
2. Broke pillars + cut down Asherah
3. Broke bronze serpant Moses made
4. Cleansed temple
5. Encouraged priests + Levites stay true to calling
6. Huge Passover celebration (letters to 10 tribes of Israel)

Question 2

What took place between Sennacherib and Hezekiah, and how did the Lord
assert his anger on Sennacherib?

Answer 2

Ceased paying tax to Assyria - Sennacherib rose up against Judah + took all fortified cities

Hezekiah sent 3 officials to negotiate w. 3 chief commanders - demanded Jerusalem’s surrender

Captain - persuade not to rely on Egypt/God of Israel

Act upon blasphemous words - no arrow would be shot in city + return to his country

Angel of Lord - killed 185 000 Assyrians in camp

Return to Nineveh - killed along w. son - praying to their god in temple

Question 3

Which miracle occurred in Hezekiah’s life as confirmation of God’s promise to
him?

Answer 3

Receive another 15 years + recover swiftly from sickbed

Shadow 10 steps backward - steps of Ahaz

Question 4

What sin did Hezekiah commit because of his pride and vanity?

Answer 4

Received Babylonian envoys kindly

Showed treasures + covenant

Question 5

Describe the wickedness of Manasseh

Answer 5

1. Restored HP
2. Built altars for Baal
3. Erected Asherah statue - placed in temple
4. Burnt son as sacrifice
5. Observed times
6. Fortune-tellers
7. Dealt w. spirits + wizards

Question 6

Describe Manasseh’s repentance and reform.

Answer 6

Taken captive to Babylon in chains

Prison - reflect

Power of Spirit - decisevely converted

Meal + peace offerings to Lord
Strengthened city