The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
Note and Comment.

Time-B. c. 1861, the period of Heze-
kiah's reign. Hezekiah began to reign
ia years after the death of Joash.
Place-Judah and Jerusalem.
Rulers-Hoshea was king of Israel for
the first six years of Hezekiah. Sinai
manezer " was king Of Assyria at the be-
ginning of Hezekah's reign, 727-722 !;
then Sargon, 722-705, and then Sem
nacherib, 705-6Sl. Rome was founded
1853.
Great Events-The final captivity of Is
rael, 722. The recovery from sickness.
Destruction of Sennacherib's army. The
embassy from Babylon.
Prophets - Nahum, 720-69S. Isaiah,
760-698 Micah, 750-710. A considerable
part of Isaiah's prophecies belong to this
reign.
Corresponding Bible History-Hezekiah's
reign is recorded in ii Chron.. chs. 1882 /;
III Kings, 1920; lisa, 36-9S. A large part
of Isaiah, chs. 10, IL, 20-23, 2S39, $3.50,
belong to this reign.
Intervening History Sec chart of
Old Testament Chronology, page 4.
State of the ingdom-Hezekiah'
father, Ahaz, was one of the worst kings
of Judah. He introduced idolatry, he
shut up the temple, discontinued the re-
ligious services, sacrificed his children to
idols. His kingdom was ravaged by Pekah,
king of Israel. The Philistines took pos
session of large portion of the kingdom
the sacred treasures of the temple were
sent as tribute to the king Of Assyria.
(See III Kings xvi III Chron. xviii.
Helps over Hard Places. Hezekiah,
the thirteenth king OF Judah, was the son
of Ahaz. His mothers name is men
81 ,kull 30 har rVa4at 1n
for good over the king Daughter of Zech-
ariah probably Isaiah's friend lisa. viii,
2) the same man who was an influential
counselor OF Hezekiah's grandfather,
Uzziah. I'll Chron. XVI, o. 5. First
month OF the year: Nisan, our March or
April. Opened the doors; which Ahaz
closed xvii, "a Z. The lamps: or
the golden candlestIck, from which
all the light of the temple
came; a symbol of Gods life and
light giving nature; of the warmth, cheer,
beauty and blessing which shine from His
nature. (S) Delivered them to trouble /;
see above on state of the kingdom. Q0)
Make a covenant, solemn renewal of the
original covenant in the wilderness.
(Exod. xiv, 8, S. A like renewal was
made by Asa, Josiah and Nehemiah.
The Revival-i1) A reopening of the
house of God. (2) Renewing the cove
nant. CO Recognizing the services OF
the sanctuary. (4) Invitations sent out
lar and wide Xxx, !. III. Not only Judah,
but all Israel, from Beersheba to Dan was
invited TO join in a great celebration of
the passover. Messengers with letters
from the king were sent everywhere.
Quite large number accepted, but more
Knocked and laughed the messengers TO
scorn. Within few years Israel, who re-
iected this in vitation, was carried into final
captivity. (5) Great meetings Xxx, 1920 F;
the next month great passover
feast was held for fourteen days with
an immense number of sacrifices, and
with great gladness, $50 that there was
not the like in Jerusalem since the time of
Solomon" Continued meetings and great
assemblies are the fruit and the means OF
revival. 90 Teaching the people: Heze-
kiah spoke comfortably unto ell the
Levites that taught the good knowledge
of the Lord (30:221. Examples of what
was probably done are found (lI Chron.
xxxiv, 30,3l) J, under Josiah. and in Neh.
viii, i3l2. (7) Destruction of idols, III
Chron. XXI, /; Ill Kings xviii, A.. (S)
Regular support of divine worship I'll
Chron. XXI, 3-6). 90 Great improve
ment in morals 1I Chron. XXI 20,2l).
n0) Great outward prosperity Oh Chron.
xxxii, ~.