2 Kings

The divided kingdom and eventual exile of both Israel and Judah

Old Testament 25 Chapters Author: Unknown
Prophecy Judgment Exile God's Faithfulness

Chapters

Chapter 1

Idolatry

Ahaziah'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

Idolatry Prophecy Divine Judgment False Gods
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Chapter 2

Translation

Elijah'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

Translation Succession Double Portion Prophetic Ministry
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Chapter 3

Alliance

Moab'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

Alliance Divine Help Victory Prophecy
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Chapter 4

Miracles

Elisha'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

Miracles Provision Resurrection Divine Power
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Chapter 5

Healing

Naaman'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

Healing Faith Obedience Divine Grace
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Chapter 6

Miracles

The 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

Miracles Divine Protection Faith Spiritual Vision
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Chapter 7

Divine Deliverance

The 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

Divine Deliverance Prophecy Fulfilled Fear Provision
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Chapter 8

Prophecy

The 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

Prophecy Famine Restoration Divine Knowledge
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Chapter 9

Anointing

Jehu 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

Anointing Prophecy Judgment Divine Commission
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Chapter 10

Judgment

Jehu'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

Judgment Zeal Prophecy Fulfilled Divine Approval
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Chapter 11

Royal Succession

Athaliah's Downfall

Joash is crowned king and Athaliah is killed

Key Verses: 2 Kings 11:4, 2 Kings 11:12, 2 Kings 11:20

Royal Succession Coup Covenant Restoration
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Chapter 12

Temple Repair

Joash 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

Temple Repair Reform Treachery Divine Judgment
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Chapter 13

Prayer

Jehoahaz and Jehoash

The reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash in Israel

Key Verses: 2 Kings 13:4, 2 Kings 13:14, 2 Kings 13:25

Prayer Divine Help Prophecy Victory
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Chapter 14

Righteousness

Amaziah 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

Righteousness Prophecy Territorial Expansion Divine Favor
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Chapter 15

Royal Succession

Kings 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

Royal Succession Righteousness Evil Political Instability
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Chapter 16

Idolatry

Ahaz'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

Idolatry Child Sacrifice Foreign Alliances Pagan Worship
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Chapter 17

Judgment

Fall 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

Judgment Exile Warning Ignored Divine Justice
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Chapter 18

Righteousness

Hezekiah'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

Righteousness Trust Reform Divine Favor
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Chapter 19

Prayer

Hezekiah's Prayer

Hezekiah prays and God delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib

Key Verses: 2 Kings 19:15, 2 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 19:35

Prayer Divine Deliverance Faith God's Sovereignty
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Chapter 20

Healing

Hezekiah'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

Healing Prayer Prophecy Divine Mercy
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Chapter 21

Evil

Manasseh's Evil Reign

Manasseh leads Judah into great wickedness

Key Verses: 2 Kings 21:2, 2 Kings 21:9, 2 Kings 21:16

Evil Idolatry Bloodshed Divine Judgment
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Chapter 22

Scripture

Josiah'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

Scripture Repentance Reform Divine Word
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Chapter 23

Reform

Josiah's Reforms

Josiah implements extensive religious reforms

Key Verses: 2 Kings 23:3, 2 Kings 23:25, 2 Kings 23:29

Reform Covenant Righteousness Religious Purification
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Chapter 24

Divine Judgment

Jehoiakim and Jehoiachin

Babylon begins to dominate Judah

Key Verses: 2 Kings 24:2, 2 Kings 24:12, 2 Kings 24:20

Divine Judgment Babylonian Domination Exile Prophecy Fulfilled
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Chapter 25

Destruction

Fall 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

Destruction Exile End of Kingdom Judgment Fulfilled
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The divided kingdom and eventual exile of both Israel and Judah

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