Good And Bad Kings. II King 14

 

II Kings 14 – Good and Bad Kings

 

Amaziah, the son of Joash, succeeded to the throne of Judah, and we are told that he did that which is right in the sight of the Lord although he failed to measure up to David’s standard. To avoid capture by conspirators, he fled to the city of Lachish, where there was a fortress for refuge.

Jeroboam II reigned over Israel. He did evil in the sight of the Lord. After he died, Zachariah came to the throne.

Azariah reigned over Judah. He was a good king, However, he done something he should not have done; he intruded into the priest’s office. For this he was smitten with leprosy. It broke Isaiah’s heart when he died because Isaiah was Afraid Azariah’s successor would lead the nation back into idolatry. His grandson did just that.

In Israel Zachariah, the last of the line of Jehu, was killed by Shallum after he had reigned for only six months. Shallum only reigned for one month because he was killed by Menahem. Menahem reigned for ten years and did evil as Jeroboam had. At his death, his son Pekaniah succeeded him to the throne but reigned only two years when his captain, Pekah killed him.

Pekah was killed by Hoshea. Jotham then reigned in Judah and was recognized as a good king.

 

Be content with your victories as the Lord gives you faith. When you keep your eyes on the Lord, your victories will humble you, and God will get the glory. But when you forget the Lord, your victories will make you proud and lead you to defeat.

 

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.