2 Kings
The decline and fall of both Israel and Judah, culminating in Assyrian and Babylonian exile.
Old Testament25 chapters
Chapters
1faith vs idolatry, divine authority: “But the angel of the Lord said to Elijah, 'Rise, go down…”2Succession of leadership, Divine intervention: “And when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a…”3Divine Providence, Reliance on Prophetic Leadership: “And when they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites…”4God's Provision, Faith and Obedience: “2 Kings 4:27 — And when she came to the mountain to the man…”5Faith and healing, Humility and obedience: “So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the…”6Divine protection, Faith in God's provision: “And he said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us…”7Faith in God's Word, Divine Provision: “But Elisha said, ‘Hear the word of the LORD: Thus says the…”8God's Providence, Faithfulness in Trials: “And Elisha said to him, 'Go, say to him, “You shall…”9Divine Justice, Prophetic Authority: “And when Jehu came to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. And she…”10Divine Judgment, Idolatry: “And Jehu ordered, "Consecrate a solemn assembly for Baal."…”11Preservation of the Davidic line, Faithful leadership: “But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains who were set…”12Restoration of Worship, Importance of Leadership: “But Jehoiada the priest took a chest and bored a hole in the…”13God's Faithfulness, The Consequences of Sin: “And Elisha died, and they buried him. Now bands of Moabites…”14Leadership and Responsibility, Pride and Humility: “And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, yet not…”15Divine Sovereignty, The Consequences of Idolatry: “And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did,…”16Idolatry and its Consequences, The Pitfalls of Political Alliances: “And he sacrificed his son, and burned him as an offering,…”17judgment, idolatry: “And this occurred because the people of Israel had sinned…”18Faithfulness to God, The importance of prayer: “And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said: "O Lord, the…”19Trust in God, Power of prayer: “And the Lord sent an angel, and killed the mighty men of…”20Prayer and Divine Intervention, God's Mercy and Healing: “And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "What shall be the sign that…”21Idolatry and its consequences, Divine judgment: “And the Lord said, 'Because Manasseh king of Judah has…”22repentance, importance of Scripture: ““But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the…”23Reformation, Covenant Faithfulness: “And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest and the…”24God's Sovereignty, Consequences of Sin: “And he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, according…”25God's sovereignty, Judgment for disobedience: “And he burned the house of the Lord and the king's house and…”