
The Second Book of Kings
2 Kings continues the history of Israel and Judah, documenting their decline due to persistent corruption, idolatry, and social injustice. The book begins with Elijah’s ascension to heaven, passing his prophetic mission to Elisha, who performs miracles and counsels kings.
The northern kingdom of Israel falls to the Assyrians in 722 BCE due to its failure to follow divine commandments. Meanwhile, Judah experiences periods of reform under righteous kings like Hezekiah and Josiah, who attempt to restore proper worship. However, these efforts are short-lived as later rulers revert to corruption.
Ultimately, Babylon invades Judah, destroying Jerusalem and the Temple in 586 BCE. Many are taken into exile, fulfilling the warnings given by prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah. The book concludes with a glimmer of hope, as the exiled King Jehoiachin is later released, hinting at future restoration.
2 Kings serves as a historical and theological reflection on leadership, showing that spiritual and ethical decay lead to national collapse. The fall of both kingdoms underscores the importance of faithfulness and social justice in governance.
The northern kingdom of Israel falls to the Assyrians in 722 BCE due to its failure to follow divine commandments. Meanwhile, Judah experiences periods of reform under righteous kings like Hezekiah and Josiah, who attempt to restore proper worship. However, these efforts are short-lived as later rulers revert to corruption.
Ultimately, Babylon invades Judah, destroying Jerusalem and the Temple in 586 BCE. Many are taken into exile, fulfilling the warnings given by prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah. The book concludes with a glimmer of hope, as the exiled King Jehoiachin is later released, hinting at future restoration.
2 Kings serves as a historical and theological reflection on leadership, showing that spiritual and ethical decay lead to national collapse. The fall of both kingdoms underscores the importance of faithfulness and social justice in governance.
Chapters 25
2 Kings 118 verses• 3 min2 Kings 225 verses• 5 min2 Kings 327 verses• 5 min2 Kings 444 verses• 7 min2 Kings 527 verses• 5 min2 Kings 633 verses• 5 min2 Kings 720 verses• 4 min2 Kings 829 verses• 5 min2 Kings 937 verses• 7 min2 Kings 1036 verses• 7 min2 Kings 1121 verses• 3 min2 Kings 1221 verses• 3 min2 Kings 1325 verses• 4 min2 Kings 1429 verses• 4 min2 Kings 1538 verses• 6 min2 Kings 1620 verses• 3 min2 Kings 1741 verses• 7 min2 Kings 1837 verses• 7 min2 Kings 1937 verses• 7 min2 Kings 2021 verses• 3 min2 Kings 2126 verses• 4 min2 Kings 2220 verses• 3 min2 Kings 2337 verses• 8 min2 Kings 2420 verses• 3 min2 Kings 2530 verses• 5 min