2 Kings 18:5

He trusted in the Lord God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.

Cross-reference

In 2 Kings 18:22, the Assyrian commander mocks Hezekiah's trust in God — directly challenging the faith praised here.

In 2 Kings 19:10, Sennacherib directly mocks the trust in God that this verse commends in Hezekiah.

2 Kings 19:15-19 records Hezekiah's prayer, demonstrating the trust stated in the main verse.

2 Kings 23:25 describes Josiah as unparalleled in devotion, using similar superlative language as Hezekiah.

2 Kings 19:37 Historical context

In 2 Kings 19:37, Sennacherib is assassinated — the divine vindication of Hezekiah's trust described here.

In 2 Chronicles 32:8, Hezekiah contrasts human arm with the Lord—confidence rooted in the trust praised here.

Jeremiah 17:7 directly blesses the one who trusts in the Lord, mirroring Hezekiah's character.

In 2 Chronicles 32:7, Hezekiah urges the people to be strong and courageous, showing the trust described here.

In 2 Chronicles 20:20, Jehoshaphat calls for faith in God — a parallel principle to Hezekiah's trusting example.

In 2 Chronicles 16:7-9, Asa is rebuked for relying on man rather than God — a direct contrast to Hezekiah's wholehearted trust here.

Isaiah 36:4 Parallel

In Isaiah 36:4, the Assyrian commander questions the same trust in God that 2 Kings 18:5 commends.

Isaiah 36:7 Parallel

In Isaiah 36:7, the mockery continues — directly referencing Hezekiah's trust in God as shown here.

In 2 Chronicles 13:18, Judah prevails by relying on God — a parallel example of trust like Hezekiah's.

Matthew 27:43 mocks Jesus' trust in God, contrasting Hezekiah's vindicated trust.

Psalm 84:12 Parallel

Psalm 84:12 pronounces a blessing on those who trust in God, which Hezekiah exemplifies.

In 2 Chronicles 20:35, Jehoshaphat's alliance with wicked Ahaziah contrasts with Hezekiah's sole reliance on God.

Job 13:15 Related theme

In Job 13:15, Job trusts God even for death—a deeper expression of the same unwavering trust Hezekiah shows.

Psalm 13:5 Parallel

In Psalm 13:5, the psalmist trusts in God's steadfast love—the same trust that distinguished Hezekiah.

Psalm 46:1 Parallel

In Psalm 46:1, God is a present refuge in trouble—Hezekiah's trust relied on that very help against Assyria.

Psalm 146:5 Parallel

Psalm 146:5 blesses those whose hope is in the Lord, echoing Hezekiah's trust.