Bible Dictionary
Jehizkiah
Jehizkiah was an Ephraimite chief during the reign of Ahaz. Along with other leaders, he opposed the enslavement of captives taken from Judah.
Definition
Jehizkiah means “Jehovah strengthens.” He was the son of Shallum and one of the chiefs of Ephraim during the reign of Ahaz.
Biblical Usage
Jehizkiah and other Ephraimite leaders opposed the enslavement of Judahite captives taken in Pekah’s war against Ahaz.
Historical Background
He belonged to the northern tribe of Ephraim and acted during a conflict between Israel and Judah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Jehovah strengthens, one of the chiefs of Ephraim (2 Chr. 28:12).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Jehovah strengthens), son of Shallum, one of the heads of the tribe of Ephraim in the time of Ahaz. (2 Chronicles 28:12) comp. 2Chr 28:8,13,15 (B.C. 738.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je-hiz-ki'-a (yechizqiyahu, "Yah strengthens"): One of the Ephraimite chiefs (2Ch 28:12) who with Obed are said to have opposed the enslavement of the Judahites taken captive by Pekah in his war against Ahaz (circa 734 BC).</p>