2nd. Kings

 

2nd Kings

When the account of 1^st Kings began, the nation was one. After Solomon’s death, it divided, then both kingdoms went into captivity. The Northern tribes were taken by Assyria, and the Southern tribes were taken by Babylon (2 Kings 18-25). Because of their idolatry, there was nothing left for God to do but discipline His people as He had warned. (Deut. 28).

This is a sad, often violent story made bearable only by the promise of God to King David that his descendants will always be on the throne. (Acts 2:29,30). The final seed of David will sit upon that throne, Jesus Christ.

Most of the major and minor prophets of the Old Testament were active during the time of 2^nd. Kings. They condemned immorality, social injustice, and ungodly alliances. They called those people and rulers to return to God.

Sometimes we feel surrounded and overwhelmed by our circumstances. Maybe a health crisis, financial woes, a wandering child, a faltering marriage. No matter what our circumstances are, fixing our eyes on the Lord will bring fresh insight, hope and courage.

Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary.

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