SECOND KINGS BOOK 12 SECOND KINGS . . BOOK 12 SECOND KINGS . . The second book of Kings continues the historical narrative of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, chronicling their decline and eventual exile. It focuses on the reigns of kings, the ministry of prophets like Elijah and Elisha, and the growing disobedience of the people to God's commands. The book culminates in the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of Judah to Babylon. Key themes and events in 2 Kings: The reign of Ahaziah and the rise of Elisha: 2 Kings 1-2 introduces Ahaziah of Israel and the final chapters of Elijah's ministry. Elisha succeeds Elijah as a prophet, demonstrating his own miraculous powers. The war with Moab: Jehoram of Israel, facing a war with Moab, seeks counsel from Elisha, who directs them to victory. Elisha's miracles: Elisha performs numerous miracles, including healing Naaman the Syrian and providing food during a famine. The decline of the kingdoms: The book chronicles the increasingly wicked reigns of kings, leading to internal strife and external threats from Assyria and Babylon. The destruction of Jerusalem and exile to Babylon: The final chapters narrate the siege and fall of Jerusalem, the exile of Judah, and the death of King Jeconiah, marking the end of the Davidic dynasty. The importance of obedience: 2 Kings emphasizes the consequences of disobeying God's law and the importance of repentance. The book teaches that actions have consequences, and that neglecting God's commands will lead to judgment. The Book of Kings (Hebrew: סֵפֶר מְלָכִים, Sēfer Məlāḵīm) is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books (1–2 Kings) in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. It concludes the Deuteronomistic history, a history of ancient Israel also including the books of Joshua, Judges, and Samuel. Biblical commentators believe the Books of Kings mixes legends, folktales, miracle stories and "fictional constructions"[1] in with the annals for the purpose of providing a theological explanation for the destruction of the Kingdom of Judah by Babylon in c. 586 BC and to provide a foundation for a return from Babylonian exile.[2] The two books of Kings present a history of ancient Israel and Judah, from the death of King David to the release of Jehoiachin from imprisonment in Babylon—a period of some 400 years (c. 960 – c. 560 BC).[2] Scholars tend to treat the books as consisting of a first edition from the late 7th century BC and of a second and final edition from the mid-6th century BC BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS BOOK 12. CHAPTERS 1 THRU 25 . . . . BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS BOOK 12. CHAPTERS 1 THRU 25 . . . . BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS BOOK 12. CHAPTERS 1 THRU 25 . . . . BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER `1. Ahaziah consulted Baal-zebub. Elijah said that he would die. Ahaziah sent men to Elijah but they were consumed by fire. Ahaziah died. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER `2. Elisha followed Elijah. A chariot of fire appeared and Elijah went up to heaven. Elisha took Elijah's mantle and divided the waters. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER `3. Israel, Judah and Edom went to fight Moab. Elisha said, "The LORD will send water and give you Moab." The Moabites were defeated. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER `4. Elisha told a Shunammite woman that she would have a son. The child died but Elisha revived him. Elisha cleansed the food at Gilgal. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER `5. Naaman of Aram was a leper. Elisha told him to wash in the Jordan and he was healed. Gehazi asked for a gift and became leprous. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER `6. The king of Aram sent an army to capture Elisha but the LORD blinded them. Ben-hadad besieged Samaria and there was a great famine. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER `7. Elisha prophesied an end to the famine. Four lepers went and found that the Arameans had fled. The people plundered the Aramean camp. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER `8. Elisha told Hazael that he would rule Aram. Hazael killed Ben-hadad. Jehoram ruled Judah and did evil. Ahaziah ruled and did evil. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER `9. Elisha sent a prophet to anoint Jehu. Jehu killed Joram and Ahaziah. Eunuchs threw Jezebel out of the window and dogs ate her body. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 10. Jehu sent a letter and had Ahab's sons killed. He killed Ahaziah's brothers and all the worshippers of Baal. Hazael defeated Israel. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 11. Athaliah destroyed the royal family but Jehosheba hid Joash. Jehoiada had the army proclaim Joash as king and put Athaliah to death. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 12. Joash ruled in Jerusalem and did what was right. The priests collected money to repair the temple. Joash was killed by his servants. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 13. Jehoahaz ruled Israel and they were oppressed by Hazael. Jehoash ruled and Elisha told him to strike the ground. Then Elisha died. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 14. Amaziah ruled Judah and did right. He challenged Jehoash but Judah were defeated. Jeroboam ruled Israel and restored the borders. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 15. Azariah and Jotham ruled Judah and did what was right. Zechariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah and Pekah ruled Israel and did evil. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 16. Ahaz ruled Judah and did evil. Aram and Israel attacked Judah so Ahaz sent a tribute to the king of Assyria. Ahaz set up an altar. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 17. Hoshea ruled Israel. The king of Assyria invaded and settled the land. This happened because the Israelites rejected the covenant. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 18. Hezekiah ruled Judah and did right. The Assyrians surrounded Jerusalem. Rabshakeh said, "Don't listen to Hezekiah. Come out to me." BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 19. Hezekiah prayed, "O LORD, save us." Isaiah said, "The LORD says: I will defend the city." That night the Assyrians were struck dead. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 20. Hezekiah was sick but the LORD extended his life. Envoys came from Babylon. Isaiah told Hezekiah, "Everything will be taken away." BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 21. Manasseh ruled in Jerusalem and did evil. The LORD said, "I will bring disaster on Jerusalem and Judah." Amon ruled and did evil. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 22. Josiah ruled and did right. He had the law read out and tore his robes. Huldah said, "The LORD says: You will be buried in peace." BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 23. Josiah destroyed the altars and high places and held Passover. He was killed in battle. Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim ruled and did evil. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 24. The LORD sent raiders against Judah. Jehoiachin ruled and Nebuchadnezzer took all Jerusalem captive. Zedekiah ruled and did evil. BOOK TWELVE. SECOND KINGS CHAPTER 25. Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem. Nebuzaradan burned the temple and took the people into exile. Evil-merodach released Jehoiachin. . . . . . 25 . . . . . This is the end of the book of SECOND KINGS. Thank you for listening. Please join us again at your earliest convenience. This is the end of the book of SECOND KINGS. Thank you for listening. Please join us again at your earliest convenience. . . . . . . . . . .