In the new testament we read much of it, when it was, as here, ripening again for its ruin. The prophet isaiah son of amoz went to him and said, this is what the lord says. In this captivity ezekiel the prophet was carried away eze. For an outline of both 1 and 2 kings see introduction to 1 kings. Old testament student study guide prepared by the church educational system published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints salt lake city, utah. The account is rapidfire and introduces numerous people to the reader. Ever since davids time jerusalem had been a celebrated place, beautiful for situation and the joy of the whole earth. Some people translated 1 kings and 2 kings into greek the language that people spoke in greece.
Although the writer is unknown, it was written while the first temple was still standing 1 kings 8. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on 2 kings picking up today in chapter 24, verse 1. The events happened after those in the books of 1 samuel and 2 samuel. Therefore, 2 kings is actually the fourth book in the series on the history of the hebrew kings as presently arranged. Elisha 2 kings 1 history of the divided kingdom 2 kings 1417 history of the southern kingdom 2 kings 1825 summary of 2 kings. May 02, 2020 the book of 2 kings concludes with the final overthrow and deportation of the people of israel and judah to assyria and babylon, respectively. The books of 1 kings and 2 kings used to be one book. Tremper longman iii gives this commentary 5 stars highest rating in his 5th edition of the old testament commentary survey. However, the book opens with the story of him suffering a fall. The two books of kings are called the 3 rd and 4 th book of kings in the septuagint as well as the vulgate. In his 4th year, nebuchadnezzar sent his forces against the kingdom of jehoiakim because he had rebelled against babylon. Book of 2 kings bible survey who were the kings of israel and judah.
Pharaoh hophra, or vaphris, hearing how zedekiah was pressed, and fearing for the safety of his own dominions should the chaldeans succeed against jerusalem, determined to succour zedekiah. All this took place because the israelites had sinned against the lord their god, who had brought them up out of egypt from under the power of pharaoh king of egypt. Go up, you baldhead, whereupon elisha cursed them in the name of god, and called two bears out of the forest that mauled the youths 2 kings 2. But then he turned against nebuchadnezzar and rebelled. The shunammite mother in her distress knows where the prophet is to be found. That book continued the account of the events that happened to israel. Apr 02, 2016 watch our overview video on the books of 12 kings, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Read 2 kings 25 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. We left jehoiakim on the throne, placed there by the king of egypt. Honor means to give high regard, respect, and esteem to. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 24 and more.
Whatever the case, these people were not well received by the remaining inhabitants of the landlionswhich started killing them off. Ralph finishes it off with a captivating and rewarding journey through 2 kings. Commentary on 2 kings 2425 the fall of judah tough. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. But after the lord had given judah into the hands of the chaldeans as a punishment of their apostasy, all revolt against them was rebellion against the lord. In these four books the history of the nation is traced from the time of its greatest extent, influence, and prosperity under david and solomon to the division and finally the captivity and exile of both kingdoms. This honor and respect, though primarily intended by god to be given to parents, are not limited to them. Jan 28, 2016 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 2 kings taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. In order to help us see more clearly the order of events, ive placed a timeline below which is borrowed from lawrence o.
Jun 10, 2016 chapters 2425 of 2 kings span the last 23 years of the nation of judah. This summary of the book of 2 kings provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 kings. It concludes the deuteronomistic history, a history of israel also comprising the books of joshua and judges and the book of samuel, which biblical commentators believe was written to provide a theological explanation for the destruction of the kingdom of judah by babylon in. He was followed by jehoiachin, originally known as coniah jer 22. Chapters 2425 of 2 kings span the last 23 years of the nation of judah. During jehoiakim s reign, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon invaded the land, and jehoiakim became his vassal for three years. Originally one book, they were divided by the septuagint translators. Now it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, that nebuchadnezzar king of babylon and all his army came against jerusalem and encamped against it. King jehoahaz the three month reign of josiahs evil son ii chronicles 36. Old testament student study guide church of jesus christ. Though the judgments of god upon the three kings before him might have warned him, he did that which was evil, like them. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 25 and more.
Of course, it was the king of babylon who commanded those raiding bands. King ahabs son ahaziah took the throne of the kingdom after the death of ahab in 1 kings. Some have cited this as a case of obvious child abuse and an example of conduct that would be unworthy of a prophet of jehovah. When and how was israel conquered by the assyrians. In his days nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came up, and jehoiakim became his vassal for three. This book is a continuation of the narrative begun in 1 samuel, and continued through 2 samuel and 1 kings. In kings, davids son solomon leads israel to greatness, only to. The books of kings were originally one book in the hebrew text and formed a two volume corpus with the present books of samuel. Chapter 1 no better guide than godif men will walk in the path that god has marked out for them, they will have a counselor whose wisdom is far above any human wisdom. Watch our overview video on the books of 12 kings, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Respect means to have deferential regard for, to treat with propriety and consideration. The young king himself and his family, and we find ch. Read 2 kings 24 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Note that 931bc marks the division of the kingdom into southern tribes judah and benjamin and ten. The walls of jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to babylon. It concludes the deuteronomistic history, a history of israel also comprising the books of joshua and judges and the book of samuel, which biblical commentators believe was written to provide a theological explanation for the destruction of. According to jewish tradition in the talmud the author was the prophet jeremiah. The book of kings is the ninth book of the hebrew bible or the eleventh and twelfth books of the christian old testament. Bible track is an online bible commentary and study site plus a bible reading plan. Why did elisha request a double portion of elijahs spirit. By this, god showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The successor whom the king of babylon appointed in the room of jehoiachin. Whatever the case, these people were not well received by the remaining. Nebuzaradan burns the temple, breaks down the walls of jerusalem, and carries away the people captives. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. In his days nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came up, and jehoiakim became his vassal for three years. The lord sent babylonian, aramean, moabite and ammonite raiders aga.