II Kings 22:16 Thus says the Lord, Behold, I will bring disaster upon this place and upon its inhabitants, all the words of the book that the king of Judah has read. 17 Because they have forsaken me and have made offerings to other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the work of their hands, therefore my wrath will be kindled against this place, and it will not be quenched. 18 But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the Lord, thus shall you say to him, Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Regarding the words that you have heard, 19 because your heart was penitent, and you humbled yourself before the Lord, when you heard how I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares the Lord. 20 Therefore, behold, I will gather you to your fathers, and you shall be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes shall not see all the disaster that I will bring upon this place.’” As we have seen the last few days, Hezekiah was a king who mostly sought God, crying out to Him for mercy and forgiveness, and God heard him. This chapter concerns Josiah, the young reformist who also brought himself and his people humbly before God. There is definitely a connection, as these reformer kings to whom God said: "I have heard you," and to whom He also promised to hold off judgment until after their times as king. There are many more evil kings who did not humble themselves and were not heard.
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