Free group study handout
2 Kings 10: Group Study Handout
How to use: read 2 Kings 10 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Jehu commanded the rulers of Jezreel to kill Ahab’s sons in Samaria (vv. 1-6). They were afraid but agreed to obey.
Key verse
“Jehu said, “Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal!” So they proclaimed it.”
2 Kings 10:20 (WEB)
Outline
- 2 Kings 10:1–6 Jehu's Command to Kill Ahab's Sons
- 2 Kings 10:7–11 Execution of Ahab's Sons
- 2 Kings 10:12–15 Jehu's Encounter with Ahaziah's Brothers
- 2 Kings 10:16–24 Deception of Baal Worshipers
- 2 Kings 10:25–28 Destruction of Baal Worship
- 2 Kings 10:29–33 Jehu's Continued Idolatry
- 2 Kings 10:34–36 Jehu's Reign and Legacy
Discussion questions
- In v6, what do Jehu's letters ask the rulers of Jezreel to do?
- What does Jehu do with the heads of Ahab’s sons in v8?
- Jehu's action in vv. 19-20: why does he call a solemn assembly for Baal?
- In v30, what does Yahweh mean by rewarding Jehu's actions with a promise for his descendants?
- When have you felt compelled to take drastic actions like Jehu did in v25?
Go deeper
Passages that echo 2 Kings 10: 1 Kings 21, 2 Kings 9, 2 Kings 13.
Before next time: read 2 Kings 11.