2 Kings 18:1

Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 18:9 Historical context

2 Kings 18:9 records the Assyrian siege of Samaria in Hezekiah's fourth year — a key event during his reign mentioned chronologically.

2 Kings 15:30 Historical context

2 Kings 15:30 recounts Hoshea's conspiracy and kingship — the same Hoshea reigning when Hezekiah began his rule.

2 Kings 17:1 Historical context

2 Kings 17:1 dates the start of Hoshea's reign — 2 Kings 18:1 then places Hezekiah's start in Hoshea's third year.

1 Chronicles 3:13 places Hezekiah in the Davidic genealogy as son of Ahaz and father of Manasseh, confirming the royal line.

2 Chronicles 28:27 Historical context

2 Chronicles 28:27 records Ahaz's death and Hezekiah's succession, the same event as the start of Hezekiah's reign.

2 Chronicles 29:1 Historical context

2 Chronicles 29:1 adds Hezekiah's age and mother's name at his accession, supplementing the historical record.

Matthew 1:9 Parallel

Matthew 1:9 lists Hezekiah as a descendant in Jesus' genealogy, linking the king to the Messiah's lineage.

Matthew 1:10 continues the genealogy from Hezekiah to his son Manasseh, showing the direct line.

Hosea 1:1 Historical context

Hosea 1:1 dates Hosea's prophecies to Hezekiah's reign, confirming the king as a contemporary of the prophet.

Isaiah 7:17 Historical context

Isaiah 7:17 prophesies Assyria's invasion to Ahaz (Hezekiah's father), setting the stage for Hezekiah's later conflict.

2 Chronicles 32:32 Historical context

2 Chronicles 32:32 refers to other events of Hezekiah's reign written by Isaiah, providing a source for his acts.