2 Kings
The divided kingdom and eventual exile of both Israel and Judah
Chapters
Chapter 1
IdolatryAhaziah's Illness
Ahaziah seeks help from Baal-zebub and Elijah condemns him
Key Verses: 2 Kings 1:3, 2 Kings 1:6, 2 Kings 1:16
Chapter 2
TranslationElijah's Ascension
Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, and Elisha receives his mantle
Key Verses: 2 Kings 2:9, 2 Kings 2:11, 2 Kings 2:15
Chapter 3
AllianceMoab's Rebellion
Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom defeat Moab
Key Verses: 2 Kings 3:9, 2 Kings 3:15, 2 Kings 3:20
Chapter 4
MiraclesElisha's Miracles
Elisha performs several miracles including raising a child from the dead
Key Verses: 2 Kings 4:7, 2 Kings 4:16, 2 Kings 4:35
Chapter 5
HealingNaaman's Healing
Naaman the Syrian is healed of leprosy through Elisha
Key Verses: 2 Kings 5:10, 2 Kings 5:14, 2 Kings 5:15
Chapter 6
MiraclesThe Floating Axe Head
Elisha makes an iron axe head float and reveals enemy plans
Key Verses: 2 Kings 6:6, 2 Kings 6:16, 2 Kings 6:17
Chapter 7
Divine DeliveranceThe Siege Lifted
God causes the Syrians to flee and Samaria is delivered
Key Verses: 2 Kings 7:1, 2 Kings 7:6, 2 Kings 7:16
Chapter 8
ProphecyThe Shunammite Woman
The Shunammite woman's land is restored and Hazael becomes king
Key Verses: 2 Kings 8:1, 2 Kings 8:10, 2 Kings 8:15
Chapter 9
AnointingJehu Anointed King
Jehu is anointed king and kills Joram and Ahaziah
Key Verses: 2 Kings 9:6, 2 Kings 9:10, 2 Kings 9:24
Chapter 10
JudgmentJehu's Bloody Reign
Jehu destroys the house of Ahab and Baal worshipers
Key Verses: 2 Kings 10:10, 2 Kings 10:16, 2 Kings 10:30
Chapter 11
Royal SuccessionAthaliah's Downfall
Joash is crowned king and Athaliah is killed
Key Verses: 2 Kings 11:4, 2 Kings 11:12, 2 Kings 11:20
Chapter 12
Temple RepairJoash Repairs the Temple
Joash repairs the temple and is eventually killed
Key Verses: 2 Kings 12:4, 2 Kings 12:15, 2 Kings 12:21
Chapter 13
PrayerJehoahaz and Jehoash
The reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash in Israel
Key Verses: 2 Kings 13:4, 2 Kings 13:14, 2 Kings 13:25
Chapter 14
RighteousnessAmaziah and Jeroboam II
The reigns of Amaziah in Judah and Jeroboam II in Israel
Key Verses: 2 Kings 14:3, 2 Kings 14:25, 2 Kings 14:26
Chapter 15
Royal SuccessionKings of Israel and Judah
A series of kings in both kingdoms with varying righteousness
Key Verses: 2 Kings 15:3, 2 Kings 15:8, 2 Kings 15:34
Chapter 16
IdolatryAhaz's Wicked Reign
Ahaz introduces pagan worship and seeks help from Assyria
Key Verses: 2 Kings 16:3, 2 Kings 16:10, 2 Kings 16:18
Chapter 17
JudgmentFall of Israel
The northern kingdom of Israel is conquered and exiled by Assyria
Key Verses: 2 Kings 17:6, 2 Kings 17:13, 2 Kings 17:23
Chapter 18
RighteousnessHezekiah's Good Reign
Hezekiah removes idolatry and trusts in the Lord
Key Verses: 2 Kings 18:3, 2 Kings 18:5, 2 Kings 18:7
Chapter 19
PrayerHezekiah's Prayer
Hezekiah prays and God delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib
Key Verses: 2 Kings 19:15, 2 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 19:35
Chapter 20
HealingHezekiah's Illness
Hezekiah is healed and shows his treasures to Babylon
Key Verses: 2 Kings 20:5, 2 Kings 20:6, 2 Kings 20:19
Chapter 21
EvilManasseh's Evil Reign
Manasseh leads Judah into great wickedness
Key Verses: 2 Kings 21:2, 2 Kings 21:9, 2 Kings 21:16
Chapter 22
ScriptureJosiah's Discovery
Josiah finds the Book of the Law and begins reform
Key Verses: 2 Kings 22:8, 2 Kings 22:11, 2 Kings 22:19
Chapter 23
ReformJosiah's Reforms
Josiah implements extensive religious reforms
Key Verses: 2 Kings 23:3, 2 Kings 23:25, 2 Kings 23:29
Chapter 24
Divine JudgmentJehoiakim and Jehoiachin
Babylon begins to dominate Judah
Key Verses: 2 Kings 24:2, 2 Kings 24:12, 2 Kings 24:20
Chapter 25
DestructionFall of Judah
Jerusalem is destroyed and Judah is exiled to Babylon
Key Verses: 2 Kings 25:9, 2 Kings 25:11, 2 Kings 25:21
About 2 Kings
The divided kingdom and eventual exile of both Israel and Judah
Testament
Old Testament
Author
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