He was in the full sense of the word a good king (2 Kings xviii. 3,
5). He was conspicuous--1. For his religious zeal. Though,
politically, it was a hazardous thing to do, he utterly abolished
idolatry in his kingdom. 2. For his religious wisdom (2 Kings.
xviii. 4).[1] 3. For his strong faith. This was shown especially in
his conduct in the matter of the siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib.
When we consider these things, we may well understand the high praise
given to Hezekiah; certainly there were few kings like him; perhaps
none who exhibited a ripeness of religious knowledge and a strength
of character so remarkably superior to the times in which he lived.