... > Bible > Old Testament > the divided kingdom: story of the Southern Kingdom (Judah) > story of the kings and kingdom of Judah (part II) > story of Hezekiah (Ezechias), son of Ahaz, king of Judah (2 Kings 18-20; 2 Chronicles 29-32) > Hezekiah's religious achievements > Hezekiah reforms religious life > the people bring gifts to the temple ~ story of Hezekiah