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2 Kings 20:3
I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have donethat which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.

Exodus 15:26
And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for Iam the LORD that healeth thee.

Deuteronomy 6:18
And thou shalt dothat which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,

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2 Kings 22:2
And he didthat which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.

1 Kings 3:14
And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

1 Kings 11:4,38
For it came to pass, when Solomon was old,that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, aswas the heart of David his father…

just as his father David had done
David is often used as the benchmark for righteous kingship in the biblical narrative. Although Hezekiah was not a direct son of David, he is considered a descendant in the Davidic line, which is significant for the messianic prophecies concerning the lineage of Christ. David's heart for God and his role as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14) set a standard for future kings. Hezekiah's comparison to David highlights his commitment to restoring true worship and reliance on God, similar to David's own devotion. This connection also points to the messianic hope that a king from David's line would ultimately fulfill God's promises to Israel, a hope realized in Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David in the New Testament (Matthew 1:1).

2 Kings 18:3 opens with decisive action. Hezekiah is not merely described by his intentions; he moves. Scripture consistently honors obedience that shows up in deeds (James 1:22;Luke 6:46–48). In2 Chronicles 29–31 we watch him repair the temple, restore the priests, and reinstate Passover—all verbs, all movement. Such activity echoes Joshua’s earlier call to “be careful to do according to all the law” (Joshua 1:7). The verse’s first words remind us that godliness is visible, measurable, and practical.

“Right” is not culturally defined; it is measured against God’s revealed standards.Deuteronomy 6:18 commands, “Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD.” Hezekiah purged idolatry (2 Kings 18:4), an act that fit God’s law (Exodus 20:3–5). Righteousness here is moral alignment with God’s character, not self–styled virtue (Proverbs 14:12). The text underscores that true reform always traces back to Scripture rather than personal preference or political expediency (Psalm 19:7–11).

What matters is God’s viewpoint, not the shifting opinions of people.Proverbs 15:3 states, “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.” When leaders like Saul sought public approval, they fell (1 Samuel 15:24). Hezekiah’s concern mirrors David’s prayer, “Search me, O God” (Psalm 139:23–24). Living before God’s gaze brings both accountability and assurance (2 Chronicles 16:9). It steadies believers who must sometimes choose fidelity over popularity (Acts 5:29).

Though David lived centuries earlier, he remains the benchmark for covenant faithfulness.1 Kings 15:5 summarizes his life: “David did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and did not turn aside from anything He commanded him all the days of his life.” By tying Hezekiah to David, the writer links the king to messianic hope (2 Samuel 7:12–16) and highlights a restored continuity with God’s covenant line (Acts 13:22–23). Hezekiah’s reforms therefore echo deeper promises that will culminate in the greater Son of David (Matthew 1:1).

2 Kings 18:3 celebrates a king whose concrete actions matched God’s standards, whose audience was God alone, and whose life rekindled the Davidic ideal. Hezekiah’s obedience shows that genuine righteousness is active, anchored in Scripture, and accountable to the Lord’s penetrating gaze, offering believers today a clear model for wholehearted devotion.