Applying The Word To Life
2 Kings 15 In this chapter we see a contrast of the longer reigns of the kings of Judah as opposed to the shorter reigns, often ending in assassination, of …
Azariah & Jotham of Judah; Zechariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, & Pekah of Israel Read More2 Kings 14 This chapter is basically about two kings, Amaziah of Judah and Jeroboam II of Israel. The contrast between the two is interesting because of the outcome of …
Amaziah and Azariah of Judah; Jehoash, Jeroboam II, and Zechariah of Israel Read More2 Kings 13 In this chapter we find the details of the reigns of the first and second generations of Jehu who God said would sit on the throne after …
Jehoahaz and Jehoash of Israel; Death of Elisha Read More2 Kings 12 Joash (Jehoash) of Judah was crowned king at 7 at which time orders were given, probably by Jehoiada, for the temple to be repaired. However, when Joash …
Joash Reigns in Judah and Repairs the Temple; Hazael of Aram Attacks Judah Read More2 Kings 11 This chapter is pretty self-explanatory. Athaliah, Ahab’s daughter, upon seeing that Ahaziah is dead, makes herself queen in his place and seeks to secure her place on …
Athaliah Makes Herself Queen; Joash is Saved and Made King Read More2 Kings 10 Jehu finishes executing the rest of the house of Ahab and Jezebel, including some of the relatives of Ahaziah of Judah who had come to visit their …
Jehu Eliminates Ahab’s House and Eradicates Baal Worship in Israel Read More2 Kings 9 The death of Jehoram of Israel, Ahaziah of Judah, and Jezebel at the hands of Jehu begins the end of the evil reign of the family of …
Jehu Anointed King of Israel; Jehoram of Israel, Ahaziah of Judah, and Jezebel Are Killed Read More2 Kings 2 Any transition of leadership, no matter what the organization, can be fraught with difficulties. In some countries, there is great turmoil and even bloodshed when one administration takes …
Elijah Passes His Mantle To Elisha And Is Taken Up In A Whirlwind Read More2 Kings 1 After falling through a lattice and becoming ill, Ahaziah sends men to inquire of the god Baal-zebub (lord of the flies). The group is confronted by Elijah, …
Ahaziah Follows In His Father’s Worship of Baal Rather Than God Read More