1
Elijah Confronts Ahaziah
2 Kings 1
Jehoshaphat becomes king of Judah and follows the Lord, leading to a time of peace and prosperity.
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2 Kings
Fall of Israel
The Book of 2 Kings is the fourth book of the Books of the Kings in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It continues the story of the kings of Israel and Judah, beginning with the reign of Ahaziah, the king of Israel, and ending with the fall of the Kingdom of Judah to the Babylonians.
The book includes the stories of the kings of Israel and Judah, including both the good kings who followed God's commands and the bad kings who turned away from God. It also includes the stories of the prophets Elijah and Elisha, who were sent by God to warn the people of Israel and Judah of their disobedience and to call them back to God.
The book ends with the fall of the Kingdom of Judah to the Babylonians, and the exile of the Israelites to Babylon. Key figures in the book of 2 Kings include Ahaziah, Jehoram, Jehu, Jehoahaz, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the prophets and the priests, who served as advisers and leaders for the kings
Commentary
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The Book of 2 Kings is the fourth book of the Books of the Kings in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It continues the story of the kings of Israel and Judah, beginning with the reign of Ahaziah, the king of Israel, and ending with the fall of the Kingdom of Judah to the Babylonians.
The book includes the stories of the kings of Israel and Judah, including both the good kings who followed God's commands and the bad kings who turned away from God. It also includes the stories of the prophets Elijah and Elisha, who were sent by God to warn the people of Israel and Judah of their disobedience and to call them back to God.
The book ends with the fall of the Kingdom of Judah to the Babylonians, and the exile of the Israelites to Babylon. Key figures in the book of 2 Kings include Ahaziah, Jehoram, Jehu, Jehoahaz, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the prophets and the priests, who served as advisers and leaders for the kings
Biblical figures
Key figures in 2 Kings
God
Supreme Being
Israel
King
David
Prophet, King of Israel
Moses
Prophet, biblical judge
Judah
Tribal leader
Jerusalem
Capital
Egypt
Pharaoh
Dan
Judge
Jacob
Prophet, Patriarchs
Solomon
Prophet, King of Israel
P
Philistine
Enemy
Pharaoh
Pharaoh
Ben
Son of Jacob.
Abraham
Prophet, patriarch
Joshua
Prophet
J
Jordan
Baptist
Ephraim
Tribe Leader
Z
Zion
No official position held by the figure Zion.
S
Syria
Ruler
Jeremiah
Prophet, Cohen
Manasseh son of Jacob
A
Assyria
King of Assyria
Isaac
Prophet, patriarch
H
Hezekiah
King of Judah
A
Ammon
Servant
S
Samaria
King of Israel
G
Gilead
Judge
E
Edom
Chief of Edom.
G
Gad
prophet
Reuben
Firstborn of Jacob.
Jehoshaphat
King of Judah
R
Ram
Judge
Elisha
Prophet
G
Galilee
Region
Elijah
Prophet
B
Bethel
priest
J
Jonah
Prophet
Zedekiah
King of Judah
B
Bashan
King of Bashan
D
Damascus
Governor of Damascus
J
Josiah
King of Judah
Z
Zadok
High Priest of Israel
Ishmael
Son of Abraham
N
Naphtali
Tribal leader
A
Azariah
High Priest
J
Jezreel
The position held by Jezreel was "a city in Israel."
J
Joash
King
N
Nathan
Prophet
A
Amaziah
King
A
Ahaziah
King of Judah
R
Ramah
Prophet.
A
Asaph
Singer
H
Hilkiah
High Priest of Israel
C
Carmel
Prophet.
A
Amon
King
G
Gedaliah
Governor
I
Isaiah
Prophet
Z
Zidon
King
S
Shaphan
Scribe
J
Joram
King
J
Johanan
High Priest of Israel
U
Uzziah
King of Judah
A
Arnon
Governor
Abel
Shepherd
J
Jotham
King of Judah
H
Hazael
King
Jezebel
Queen consort
M
Mattan
High Priest
A
Ahijah
High Priest of Israel
G
Gaza
Ruler of Gaza
N
Nethaniah
Captain
S
Seraiah
High Priest of Israel
H
Haran
positionheld: Brother of Abraham
M
Mesha
King
N
Nineveh
Capital
O
Omri
King of Israel
Tirzah
Queen
A
Athaliah
Queen regnant, King of Judah
E
Elah
King of Israel
E
Elishama
Leader
N
Naaman
Commander of the army
M
Mattaniah
High Priest
E
Eliakim
Chief steward
Z
Zacharia
Prophet
Z
Zimri
King of Israel
A
Amoz
Prophet
J
Joah
Secretary
K
Kidron
Judge
R
Rezin
King
U
Urijah
Prophet
Z
Zephaniah
Prophet
A
Adaiah
Priest
T
Tarry
Position held: Judge.
E
Elnathan
High official
H
Hena
Unknown
M
Michaiah
Prophet.
S
Shalma
T
Trea
A
Arpad
J
Jaazaniah
Z
Zachariah
H
Halah
I
Ivah
J
Jehonadab
T
Tikva
A
Amittai
A
Armenia
A
Azaliah
H
Hephzibah
H
Huldah
J
Jerusha
T
Tikvah
Z
Zibiah
A
Arieh
A
Ashima
J
Janoah
J
Jedidah
S
Silla
Z
Zair
Ahab
King of Israel
B
Baasha
King of Israel
E
Eli
High Priest of Israel, biblical judge
Ham
J
Jehoahaz
King of Judah, King of Israel
J
Jehoiada
High Priest of Israel
Jehoiakim
King of Judah
M
Menahem
King of Israel
M
Moab
Nebuchadnezzar
King of Babylon
S
Shallum
High Priest of Israel
S
Sharezer
King of Assyria
S
Shimea
Chapters
Chapters
2
Elijah's Ascension and Elisha's Request
2 Kings 2
Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, leaving Elisha to carry on his work as prophet.
Read chapter 2
3
Moab Rebels Against Israel
2 Kings 3
Moab rebels against Israel and Jehoram, the king of Israel, seeks the help of Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah.
Read chapter 3
4
Elisha and the Widow's Oil
2 Kings 4
Elisha performs many miracles, including feeding a large crowd with a small amount of food and healing a toxic stew.
Read chapter 4
5
Naaman's Healing
2 Kings 5
Naaman, a commander of the Syrian army, is healed of leprosy by Elisha and becomes a believer in the Lord.
Read chapter 5
6
The Floating Ax Head
2 Kings 6
Elisha causes an ax head that had fallen into the water to float, demonstrating his power over nature.
Read chapter 6
7
The Siege of Samaria Lifted
2 Kings 7
The Lord lifts the siege of Samaria through Elisha's prophecy, bringing great abundance to the city.
Read chapter 7
8
Jehoram's Reign and Death in Israel
2 Kings 8
Jehoram becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.
Read chapter 8
9
Jehu Anointed King of Israel
2 Kings 9
Jehu is anointed king of Israel by one of the sons of the prophet Elisha.
Read chapter 9
10
Jehu's Purge of the House of Ahab
2 Kings 10
Jehu carries out a violent purge of the house of Ahab, eliminating all the remaining members of the dynasty.
Read chapter 10
11
Athaliah Overthrown
2 Kings 11
Athaliah becomes queen of Judah and promotes idolatry, leading to her eventual overthrow and death.
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12
Repair of the Temple
2 Kings 12
Joash becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, repairing the temple and removing idolatry.
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13
Jehoahaz's Reign in Israel
2 Kings 13
Jehoahaz becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.
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14
Amaziah's Reign in Judah
2 Kings 14
Amaziah becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, defeating the Edomites in battle.
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15
Reigns of Azariah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah
2 Kings 15
Azariah, also known as Uzziah, becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, but also becomes proud and is struck with leprosy.
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16
Hoshea's Reign and Fall of Samaria
2 Kings 16
Hoshea becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually causing the fall of Samaria to the Assyrians.
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17
The Assyrian Exile of Israel
2 Kings 17
The people of Israel are exiled to Assyria as punishment for their idolatry and disobedience.
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18
Hezekiah's Reign in Judah
2 Kings 18
Hezekiah becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, including removing idolatry and repairing the temple.
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19
Sennacherib's Invasion of Judah
2 Kings 19
Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, invades Judah, but is ultimately defeated
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20
Hezekiah's Illness and Deliverance
2 Kings 20
Hezekiah becomes ill and is delivered from death by the Lord through the prophet Isaiah.
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21
Manasseh's Reign in Judah
2 Kings 21
Manasseh becomes king of Judah and leads the people into great evil, including idol worship and child sacrifice.
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22
Josiah's Reforms in Judah
2 Kings 22
Josiah becomes king of Judah and carries out extensive reforms, removing idolatry and repairing the temple.
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23
The Book of the Law Found
2 Kings 23
The book of the law is discovered during repairs to the temple, leading to further reforms and a revival of faith.
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24
Babylonian Captivity of Judah
2 Kings 24
Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, conquers Judah and exiles many of its citizens to Babylon.
Read chapter 24
25
Fall of Jerusalem and End of the Kingdom
2 Kings 25
Jerusalem is destroyed and the kingdom of Judah comes to an end, with the remaining citizens taken into exile in Babylon.
Read chapter 25