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He trusted in Yahweh, the God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor [among them] that were before him.

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The Essence of True Trust

Commentators highlight that Hezekiah's defining quality was his absolute trust in God alone. This is contrasted with his predecessors who trusted in idols, or even the people who had begun to worship the Nehushtan (the bronze serpent). His faith was placed directly in God, not in religious relics or human strength, making him a model of true devotion.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 18:5

18th Century

Theologian

After him was none like him - The same is said of Josiah (marginal reference). The phrase was probably proverbial and was not taken to mean …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 18:5

19th Century

Bishop

He trusted ... Israel.In Jehovah, the God of Israel he trusted. Hezekiah is thus contrasted with idolatrous kings, suc…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 18:5

17th Century

Pastor

He trusted in the Lord God of Israel
To be his protector and defender, and had no dependence on idols as an arm of f…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 18:1–8

17th Century

Minister

Hezekiah was a true son of David. Some others did what was right, but not like David. Let us not suppose that when times and people are bad, they m…