2 Kings 3: Group Study Handout

How to use: read 2 Kings 3 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Jehoram began to reign over Israel in Samaria and did evil in Yahweh’s sight, though he removed the pillar of Baal made by his father Ahab (vv. 1-2). After Ahab's death, Mesha king of Moab rebelled against Israel (v.

Key verse

“When they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and struck the Moabites, so that they fled before them; and they went forward into the land attacking the Moabites.”
2 Kings 3:24 (WEB)

Outline

2 Kings 3:1–5 Jehoram's Reign and Moab's Rebellion
2 Kings 3:6–12 Alliance with Judah and Edom
2 Kings 3:13–19 Elisha's Prophecy of Victory
2 Kings 3:20–25 The Miraculous Provision
2 Kings 3:26–27 Moab's Desperation and Defeat

Discussion questions

In v3, what sins does Jehoram continue that are associated with Jeroboam?
What does Elisha ask for before he delivers God's message in v15?
Elisha's reluctance in vv. 13-14: why does he address Jehoram with such disdain?
The imagery of the water in vv. 20-22: what does it signify for the Moabites and the Israelites?
When have you felt the need to seek help in a dire situation, as Jehoram did?

Go deeper

Passages that echo 2 Kings 3: 1 Kings 22, Jeremiah 32, 1 Kings 17.

Before next time: read 2 Kings 4.