Hezekiah

Hezekiah was a king of Judah who reigned from approximately 715 to 686 BCE. He is notable for his religious reforms, promoting the worship of Yahweh and removing idols. His reign is marked by efforts to strengthen Jerusalem's defenses against Assyrian attacks. A significant event during his rule was the siege of Jerusalem by the Assyrian king Sennacherib, which ended when an angel is said to have struck down the Assyrian army. Hezekiah's story is found in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the books of Kings and Chronicles, highlighting his commitment to faith and leadership during a tumultuous period.