| II Kings 18:5
| He trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel: so that after him there was none like him among all the kings of Juda, nor any of them that were before him:
| Like him. Ezechias was remarkable for many excellent qualities. Yet we must not push these comparisons too far, contrary to the intention of the sacred writers. The same eulogium is given to Josias, (chap. 23:25.) and David seems to be preferred, 4 Kings 19:34. These three are particularly commended, Ecclesiasticus 49:5. (Calmet) --- Their virtues were certainly different in some respects. (Tirinus)
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