In the hebrew bible the book of kings continued the narrative started in samuel. The waters of the jordan river rolled back twice 2 kings 2. He refusing naamans gifts grants him some of the earth. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves. Elijah, taking his leave of elisha, with his mantle. Gehazi, abusing his masters name unto naaman, is smitten with leprosy.
The book of 2 kings, along with 1 kings, was likely written between 560 and 540 b. It is a history book, from the old testament of the bible. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first kings in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Intro to 2 kings biblica the international bible society. Bible book number 122 kings watchtower online library. The books of 1 and 2 kings received their names because they document the reigns of the 40 monarchs of the kingdoms of israel and judah following david. The book begins with the death of king david, and the succession of solomon to the throne, and ends with the kings of. Jewish tradition credits jeremiah the prophet as the author of 1 kings, although bible scholars are divided on the issue. Jehoram, king of israel moab rebels against israel 425 moab defeated 26, 27 4. Book of first kings overview insight for living ministries. Outline of 2 kings the book of 2 kings continues the history of israel. They contain the account of israel from solomon until the destruction of judah. The book of 2 kings zooms in on one particular problem that manifest the reason there were only three kings out of 32 that put their faith, confidence and trust in jehovah.
Enoch was the only other man in the bible to do so genesis 5. Adonijah usurps davids throne, but flees after the anointing of solomon. Weve provided this outline of 1 kings and this outline of 2 kings to aid in your study of gods word. As the titles of the books indicate, 1 2 kings describe the period of the monarchy in ancient israel 970586 b. In his book it is used 25 times, while found only six times in all the rest of the bible. The prophet elijah left this earth without dying 2. The book of 2 nd kings is narrative history and prophecy concerning the affairs of the divided kingdoms. The book of isaiah can be divided into two major parts. Sidlow baxter, in his book explore the book, introduces second kings with. God judges ahabs family with elisha, jehu, and hazael 2 kgs 110 more kings of the north and south rule israel and judah 2 kgs 1116 israel falls to assyria 2 kgs 17 judah reforms under hezekiah 2 kgs 1820 manasseh provokes god, dooms judah 2 kgs 21 judah reforms under josiah 2 kgs 22.
Aug 03, 2017 originally one book, 1 and 2 kings get their names from the fact that they present the history of the kings of israel. Kings of judah and kings of israel, jehu, jehoash, jehoram, and the prophet elisha. Nay, more than that, it is the most tragic national record ever written. King ahabs son ahaziah took the throne of the kingdom after the death of ahab in 1 kings. The book of 2nd kings is narrative history and prophecy concerning the affairs of the divided kingdoms. Elisha 2 kings 1 history of the divided kingdom 2 kings 1417 history of the southern kingdom 2 kings 1825 summary of 2 kings.
Judah and israel unite in a war against moab and are victorious. Hilkiah having found a book of the law, josiah sends to huldah to inquire of the. The book covers the last 12 kings of the northern kingdom, and the last 16 kings of the southern kingdom a period, in all, of about 250 years. The book of 2 kings is a sequel to the book of 1 kings. Summary of the books of kings the story of the bible. In these four historical books we have the rise and fall of the kingdom of israel. The books of 1 kings and 2 kings were originally one book. Elishas ministry to the northern kingdom of israel chapters 18. In the seventeenth year of pekah the son of remaliah, ahaz the. In chapter 17, the ten tribes of the northern kingdom israel go into assyrian captivity 722 b.
Solomon and other kings of israel, king ahab and jezebel, the prophet elijah, solomons temple. What histories are related in second kings, and in vindication of what. Originally one book, 1 and 2 kings get their names from the fact that they present the history of the kings of israel. Book of second kings overview insight for living ministries. The ministries of elijah and elisha during the reigns of ahaziah and joram elijah in the reign of ahaziah. The book begins with the death of king david, and the succession of solomon to the throne, and ends with the kings of the divided kingdom.
Outline of 2 kings the kingdom of israel king date years king scripture reference. For an outline of both 1 and 2 kings see introduction to 1 kings. The tradition is that the prophet jeremiah was the author of both 1 and 2 kings. The book begins with the death of king david, and the succession of solomon to the throne, and ends with the kings of the divided kingdom around 853 jehoshaphat in the souther kingdom of judah and ahaziah in the northern. This summary of the book of 2 kings provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 kings. This second book of kings, which opens with the translation of elijah to heaven, and closes with the transportation of the captive jews to babylon, is more tragic than all which have preceded it. In chapter 25, the southern kingdom judah goes into babylonian captivity 586 b.
Besides that the record of the life of hezekiah or isaiah 36. Outline of 2 kings free bible outlines bible study start. Whoever this inspired writer was he must have lived and wrote during the days of judahs babylonian captivity due to the book ending during these days. Naaman, by the report of a captive maid, is sent to samaria to be cured of his leprosy. The book begins with the death of king david, and the succession of solomon to the throne, and ends with the kings of the divided kingdom around 853 jehoshaphat in the southern kingdom of judah and ahaziah in the northern. Adonijah, davids fourth but oldest living son, attempts to take over the throne 1. Israel had 20 kings, and judah had 20, including one female who usurped the throne. Second book of kings, which opens with the translation of elijah to heaven, and closes with the transportation of the captive jews to babylon, is more tragic than all which have preceded it. Like the books of 1 and 2 samuel, 1 and 2 kings originally were one book. The book of 1 kings begins with the historical record of davids death and ends with ahaziahs two year reign over israel 970 to 844 bc.
Elijah taken up in a windstorm 118 elisha gets elijahs official garment, 14 elisha heals jerichos water 1922 bears kill young boys from bethel 2325 3. Second kings features many unique events and people. Reference is made for example to the book of the acts of solomon 1 kings 11. In these history books, the bible contains many important lessons for us today 2 timothy 3. It continues the story of the kings over the divided kingdom israel and judah. In the hebrew bible, 1 and 2 kings were one book until the sixteenth century. The book of second kings continues to trace the turbulent course of the kingdoms of israel and judah. The books show that israel suffers again and again because of its great sinfulness 2 kings 17. Bartsch, wordexplain 3 b8 the evil, elevenyear reign of mattaniah zedekiah ben josiah as puppet king of judah 597586 b. Like samuel, the two books of kings were originally one book. The author or authors of these two books is unknown.
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