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Hizkiah

חִזְקִיָּה/hiz-KY-uh/

“Strengthened of Jehovah”

Summary

Hizkiah was an ancestor of the prophet Zephaniah, possibly identifiable with King Hezekiah of Judah.

☩Biblical Reference

Hizkiah appears in the genealogy of Zephaniah the prophet as one of his ancestors. The name is a variant form of Hezekiah, meaning 'Jehovah has strengthened.' Some scholars suggest this may be the same as King Hezekiah of Judah, which would make Zephaniah of royal descent, though this identification is uncertain.

Key verses:Zephaniah 1:1

Related Verses1 mention

Zephaniah· 1 verse

1:1

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Hizkiah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.J. B. Jackson, "Hiz ki'ah," in A Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names (Loizeaux Brothers, 1909).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Hizkiah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).