Lesson 12
12. Ahaz 13. Hezekiah
Kings #12 - #13 of Judah
2 Kings 16 & 18
2 Chronicles 28-32
When Ahaz died, he was buried in Jerusalem but not in the tombs of the kings. His son Hezekiah became the next king.
13. Hezekiah 2 Kings 16:20, 18:1-20:21, 2
Chronicles 29-32
Hezekiah became the king of Judah during the 3rd
year of King Hoshea of Israel. He was the son of Ahaz and became the king when
he was 25 years old. He was the king of Judah for 29 years in Jerusalem.
He was a good king and did what right
in God’s sight. King Hezekiah removed the altars, broke the idols and cut down
the wooden idols. He broke the bronze serpent that Moses made into pieces. He trusted in God. There wasn’t another king like him. He was
faithful to God. He kept His commandments. God was with King Hezekiah and he
prospered. He fought against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him. He
was also victorious over the Philistines.
During his first month as king, he
cleaned out the temple and told the Levites that they were to prepare to do
their jobs in the temple. They were going to follow God’s laws while he was the
king! They cleaned the temple and gathered the necessary items for worship.
King
Hezekiah also sent out letters to invite everyone to come and celebrate the Passover.
They also gathered together to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
It was during the 4th year he
was the king of Judah that the Israel kingdom was taken captive by the
Assyrians. King Hoshea was the king of Israel at the time. During Hezekiah’s 14th
year, King Sennacherib of Assyria took the fortified cities of Judah, Hezekiah
sent the Assyrian king a message that he had done wrong and would pay whatever
he was told. Hezekiah sent the requested gold and silver to the king of
Assyria, which made him feel more pride and power.
The king of Assyria sent a huge army
to Hezekiah. Some of Hezekiah’s men went
to speak with them and the Assyrians mocked them for staying faithful to God. “Did
they think that God would save them? Why are you putting your trust in Him? Do
you think you have power to win a battle over the Assyrians?” The Assyrians shouted
for everyone to hear that God would deliver them into the Assyrians hands. The
people didn’t respond to them. Hezekiah told the people to “Be strong and
courageous! Do not be afraid or dismayed! There are more of us and we have the
Lord on our side!”
When King Hezekiah heard about it, he
tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth. He went into the temple
and sent for Isaiah the prophet. Isaiah told Hezekiah to ignore what the
Assyrians had said because they blasphemed God. They would hear a rumor and
return home. The Assyrians returned home and when Hezekiah read the message
informing him, he prayed and praised God.
Hezekiah became sick and was close to
dying. Isaiah the prophet went to see him. Isaiah told him to get things in
order because he wasn’t going to live.
Hezekiah turned to the wall and prayed
to God. He reminded God that he had been faithful. He cried severely. Isaiah
was leaving and was in the middle court when God spoke to him.
He went back to
Hezekiah and told him that God heard his prayer and had seen his tears. God said he
would give him a longer life and would heal him. On the third day that he went
to the temple, God would give him 15 more years. He would also be safe from the
king of Assyria. Isaiah told him to take a lump of figs and lay it on the boil
and he was cured.
King Hezekiah had great wealth and
honor. He had treasuries of silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields and
other desirable things. He had storehouses for grain, wine and oil. He had an
abundance of livestock and sheep. Hezekiah built a pool and a tunnel to bring
water into the west side of the city. He prospered in everything he did.
When Hezekiah died, he was buried in
the upper tombs of the kings and all the people honored him. His son Manasseh
became the king.
This set of Magnetic Board Visuals for King Ahaz was designed by Christina Barkley. She also wrote the lesson outline that is included. As you teach, add each rock to create the altar. At the end, remind students that the kings were wrong to worship idols. Click here to download.
King Ahaz has a worksheet available. Thanks to Christina Barkley for the questions and answers. Click here to download.
Hezekiah has a worksheet available also.
The application packs contain any extra posters, worksheets, maps, etc. specific for the king(s) listed. Each set is different and may contain printables that will be used for more than one king.
This application pack contains the information posters. It also has these scripture posters that will work for almost any lesson series; not just Hezekiah or a kings study. The bronze serpent poster is included. You will need to add the sentence that is in the text above. There is a crossword puzzle and a worksheet to discuss prayer for Hezekiah only. Click here for the application pack.
Most visuals used in these lessons are in the Kings Visual Pack. This has an assortment of visuals that are used in several lessons. You can print one set to reuse, or print a set for each lesson. The other visuals are in the application pack. Click here to download.
All are not Shown.
Click here to download the pictures to color.
(These are the same as the visuals but are black & white.)
(These are the same as the visuals but are black & white.)
Question! These lessons and graphics are great, thanks. Was going through and noticed Lesson 10 (Kings of Judah 9. Amaziah 10. Azariah (Uzziah) 11. Jotham) is missing, but the following lesson of Kings of Judah (12. Ahaz and 13. Hezekiah) is available. Is there something I'm missing/something wrong with my web access?
ReplyDeleteHere is the link for that lesson: https://www.biblefunforkids.com/2019/03/10-kings-9-amaziah-10-azariah-uzziah-11.html
DeleteI love the build an altar printable. Our church is not meeting in person. I wanted to know if it was ok if I made a video of me using these pieces to send to may class as they are doing lessons at home.
ReplyDeleteYes, of course! During this unusual Covid time, You can send the PDF directly or attach it (whatever your needs are) so they can click and print and not have to come here to download it.
DeleteI Praise God for all of your lovely works.. this is much appreciated and very handy especially during this pandemic when Sunday school has become online.. God bless you abundantly!
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