2 Kings
Fall of Israel
Summary of 2 Kings
25 chapters ● 60 min ● 900-850 BCE
The Book of 2 Kings is the fourth book of the Books of the Kings in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It continues the story of the kings of Israel and Judah, beginning with the reign of Ahaziah, the king of Israel, and ending with the fall of the Kingdom of Judah to the Babylonians. The book includes the stories of the kings of Israel and Judah, including both the good kings who followed God's commands and the bad kings who turned away from God. It also includes the stories of the prophets Elijah and Elisha, who were sent by God to warn the people of Israel and Judah of their disobedience and to call them back to God. The book ends with the fall of the Kingdom of Judah to the Babylonians, and the exile of the Israelites to Babylon. Key figures in the book of 2 Kings include Ahaziah, Jehoram, Jehu, Jehoahaz, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the prophets and the priests, who served as advisers and leaders for the kings
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Elijah Confronts Ahaziah
2 Kings, 1
18 verses ● 2 min
Jehoshaphat becomes king of Judah and follows the Lord, leading to a time of peace and prosperity.
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Elijah's Ascension and Elisha's Request
2 Kings, 2
25 verses ● 3 min
Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, leaving Elisha to carry on his work as prophet.
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Moab Rebels Against Israel
2 Kings, 3
27 verses ● 3 min
Moab rebels against Israel and Jehoram, the king of Israel, seeks the help of Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah.
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Elisha and the Widow's Oil
2 Kings, 4
44 verses ● 4 min
Elisha performs many miracles, including feeding a large crowd with a small amount of food and healing a toxic stew.
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Naaman's Healing
2 Kings, 5
27 verses ● 3 min
Naaman, a commander of the Syrian army, is healed of leprosy by Elisha and becomes a believer in the Lord.
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The Floating Ax Head
2 Kings, 6
33 verses ● 3 min
Elisha causes an ax head that had fallen into the water to float, demonstrating his power over nature.
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The Siege of Samaria Lifted
2 Kings, 7
20 verses ● 2 min
The Lord lifts the siege of Samaria through Elisha's prophecy, bringing great abundance to the city.
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Jehoram's Reign and Death in Israel
2 Kings, 8
29 verses ● 3 min
Jehoram becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.
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Jehu Anointed King of Israel
2 Kings, 9
37 verses ● 4 min
Jehu is anointed king of Israel by one of the sons of the prophet Elisha.
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Jehu's Purge of the House of Ahab
2 Kings, 10
36 verses ● 4 min
Jehu carries out a violent purge of the house of Ahab, eliminating all the remaining members of the dynasty.
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Athaliah Overthrown
2 Kings, 11
21 verses ● 2 min
Athaliah becomes queen of Judah and promotes idolatry, leading to her eventual overthrow and death.
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Repair of the Temple
2 Kings, 12
21 verses ● 2 min
Joash becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, repairing the temple and removing idolatry.
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Jehoahaz's Reign in Israel
2 Kings, 13
25 verses ● 3 min
Jehoahaz becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.
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Amaziah's Reign in Judah
2 Kings, 14
29 verses ● 3 min
Amaziah becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, defeating the Edomites in battle.
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Reigns of Azariah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah
2 Kings, 15
38 verses ● 4 min
Azariah, also known as Uzziah, becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, but also becomes proud and is struck with leprosy.
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Hoshea's Reign and Fall of Samaria
2 Kings, 16
20 verses ● 2 min
Hoshea becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually causing the fall of Samaria to the Assyrians.
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The Assyrian Exile of Israel
2 Kings, 17
41 verses ● 4 min
The people of Israel are exiled to Assyria as punishment for their idolatry and disobedience.
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Hezekiah's Reign in Judah
2 Kings, 18
37 verses ● 4 min
Hezekiah becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, including removing idolatry and repairing the temple.
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Sennacherib's Invasion of Judah
2 Kings, 19
37 verses ● 4 min
Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, invades Judah, but is ultimately defeated
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Hezekiah's Illness and Deliverance
2 Kings, 20
21 verses ● 2 min
Hezekiah becomes ill and is delivered from death by the Lord through the prophet Isaiah.
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Manasseh's Reign in Judah
2 Kings, 21
26 verses ● 3 min
Manasseh becomes king of Judah and leads the people into great evil, including idol worship and child sacrifice.
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Josiah's Reforms in Judah
2 Kings, 22
20 verses ● 2 min
Josiah becomes king of Judah and carries out extensive reforms, removing idolatry and repairing the temple.
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The Book of the Law Found
2 Kings, 23
37 verses ● 4 min
The book of the law is discovered during repairs to the temple, leading to further reforms and a revival of faith.
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Babylonian Captivity of Judah
2 Kings, 24
20 verses ● 2 min
Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, conquers Judah and exiles many of its citizens to Babylon.
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Fall of Jerusalem and End of the Kingdom
2 Kings, 25
30 verses ● 3 min
Jerusalem is destroyed and the kingdom of Judah comes to an end, with the remaining citizens taken into exile in Babylon.
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