"Chapter 28—Hezekiah In sharp contrast with the reckless rule of Ahaz was the reformation wrought during the prosperous reign of his son. Hezekiah came to the throne determined to do all in his power to save Judah from the fate that was overtaking the northern kingdom. The messages of the prophets offered no encouragement to halfway measures. Only by most decided reformation could the threatened judgments be averted. PK 331"
"And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that David his father did."
The EGW passage describes Hezekiah's reformation and his determination to do what was right. This aligns with 2 Kings 18:3, which states that Hezekiah did what was right in the sight of the Lord. It's a thematic parallel, as both passages highlight Hezekiah's righteousness.
"In the crisis, Hezekiah proved to be a man of opportunity. No sooner had he ascended the throne than he began to plan and to execute. He first turned his attention to the restoration of the temple services, so long neglected; and in this work he earnestly solicited the co-operation of a band of priests and Levites who had remained true to their sacred calling. Confident of their loyal support, he spoke with them freely concerning his desire to institute immediate and far-reaching reforms. “Our fathers have trespassed,” he confessed, “and done that which was evil in the eyes of the Lord our God, and have forsaken Him, and have turned away their faces from the habitation of the Lord.” “Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that His fierce wrath may turn away from us.” 2 Chronicles 29:6, 10 . PK 331.2"
"For our fathers have trespassed, and done that which was evil in the eyes of the Lord our God, and have forsaken him, and have turned away their faces from the habitation of the Lord, and turned their backs."
The EGW passage directly quotes 2 Chronicles 29:6. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"He in the first year of his reign, in the first month, opened the doors of the house of the Lord, and repaired them."
The EGW passage directly quotes 2 Chronicles 29:6 and 29:10. While 2 Chronicles 29:3 is about opening the doors, it is not directly quoted or alluded to in the EGW passage. Therefore, the connection is rejected.
"And said unto them, Hear me, ye Levites, sanctify now yourselves, and sanctify the house of the Lord God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy place."
The EGW passage directly quotes 2 Chronicles 29:6 and 29:10. While 2 Chronicles 29:5 is about sanctifying the house, it is not directly quoted or alluded to in the EGW passage. Therefore, the connection is rejected.