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Back to Search2 Kings 11:1-20: Athaliah’s Reign of Terror
Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and queen mother in Judah, attempts to capitalize on the death of her son by killing the rest of the royal family. Her…
1 year, 2 months ago
2 Kings 10:1-36: Jehu’s Zeal
As Jehu continues to kill the descendants of Ahab, he shows zeal for the task that the LORD has assigned, but his zeal also leads him to act in evil …
1 year, 2 months ago
2 Kings 9:1-37: Jehu Isn’t Quite as Bad As Other Kings
Elisha continues to complete the ministry of Elijah by causing Jehu to be anointed as the next king of Israel. Jehu initially shows some humility as …
1 year, 2 months ago
2 Kings 8:1-29: Intermarriage with Ahab’s Family Is a Bad Idea
Elisha cared for the Shunammite woman after he raised her son from the dead by warning her to sojourn elsewhere during a famine. When she returned, t…
1 year, 2 months ago
2 Kings 7:1-20: The LORD's Word Puts Human Wisdom to Shame
When a Syrian siege of Samaria leads to great suffering among the people of the northern kingdom, the LORD mercifully promises deliverance through th…
1 year, 2 months ago
2 Kings 6:1-33: A Floating Ax Head and Chariots of Fire
The LORD continues to work through the prophet Elisha in Israel. A sunken ax head is not too small for the LORD’s attention, as the prophet restores …
1 year, 3 months ago
2 Kings 5:1-27: Washed with Water and Word
The LORD cares not only for Israel; He cares for all the nations. That’s why He places His Word in the mouth of a little Israelite slave girl to her …
1 year, 3 months ago
2 Kings 4:18-44: Life from the Dead
Tragedy strikes the family that has shown hospitality to Elisha when the son dies in his mother’s arms. Although his father is indifferent toward the…
1 year, 3 months ago
2 Kings 4:1-17: You Need More Nothing
The author of Kings records several chapters of Elisha’s ministry and miracles throughout the land of Israel, all pointing forward to the ministry an…
1 year, 3 months ago
2 Kings 3:1-27: We Three Kings Haven’t a Clue
Jehoram, king of Israel, receives the backhanded compliment that he was only slightly better than his wicked father and mother. As Jehoram wants to k…
1 year, 3 months ago