Judah’s King Hezekiah 1 In the third year of Israel’s King Hosheason of Elah, Hezekiahson of Ahaz became king of Judah. 2 He was 25 years old when he became…

Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah’s Counsel 1 When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth,and went into theLord’s temple. 2 Then he sent Eliakim, who was…

Hezekiah’s Illness and Recovery 1 In those daysHezekiah became terminally ill.The prophet Isaiahson of Amoz came and said to him, “This is what theLordsays: ‘Put your affairs in order,for you…

Judah’s King Manasseh 1 Manassehwas 12 years old when he became king and reigned 55 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hephzibah. 2 He did what was evil in…

Judah’s King Josiah 1 Josiahwas eight years old when he became king and reigned 31 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah; she was from…

Covenant Renewal 1 So the king sent messengers,and they gathered all the eldersof Jerusalem and Judah to him. 2 Then the king went to theLord’s temple with all the men…

Jehoiakim’s Rebellion and Death 1 DuringJehoiakim’s reign,Nebuchadnezzarking of Babylonattacked.Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, and then he turned and rebelled against him. 2 TheLordsent Chaldean, Aramean,Moabite,and Ammonite raiders against…

Nebuchadnezzar’s Siege of Jerusalem 1 In the ninth yearof Zedekiah’s reign,on the tenth day of the tenth month, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon advanced against Jerusalem with his entire army.They laid…