Category: 2 Kings

2 Kings 19:32-34 is about God’s promise to protect Jerusalem and its people from the Assyrian army, showcasing the ultimate victory and sovereignty of God over all earthly powers. 32 Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the king of Assyria: He shall not come into this city or shoot an arrow there, or come before…

2 Kings 21:4-5 is about King Manasseh’s grave sin of building altars for false gods in the temple of the Lord, leading Judah into idolatry and turning away from the true worship of God. 4 And he built altars in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord had said, “In Jerusalem will I…

2 Kings 9:4-10 is about the prophet Elisha sending a young prophet to anoint Jehu as king over Israel, symbolizing the execution of God’s judgment on the evil rulers of the time. 4 So the young man, the servant of the prophet, went to Ramoth-gilead. 5 And when he came, behold, the commanders of the…

2 Kings 20:16-18 is about King Hezekiah revealing his treasures to envoys from Babylon, which leads to a prophecy of the Babylonian exile as a consequence of Hezekiah’s pride and lack of concern for future generations. 16 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the Lord: 17 Behold, the days are coming, when…

2 Kings 13:1-9 is about the reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash in Israel, highlighting the contrast between their dependence on God in times of trouble and their wavering faith, ultimately pointing to the importance of seeking God’s guidance and deliverance in the face of adversity. 1 In the twenty-third year of Joash the son of…

2 Kings 19:37 is about the fulfillment of the prophecy that King Sennacherib of Assyria would be killed by his own sons, demonstrating the consequence of pride and arrogance in the face of God’s power. 37 And as he was worshiping in the house of Nisroch his god, Adrammelech and Sharezer, his sons, struck him…

2 Kings 2:24 is about Elisha invoking a curse on a group of disrespectful youths who mocked him, highlighting the consequences of disrespecting God’s chosen leaders and the importance of showing reverence and honor. 24 He turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the Lord. Then…

2 Kings 2:5 is about the prophet Elijah and his disciple Elisha embarking on a journey together, symbolizing the passing of authority and power from one generation to the next. 5 The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord…

2 Kings 6:8-23 is about Elisha’s demonstration of divine protection and power as he prays for his servant’s eyes to be opened to see the angelic army surrounding them, revealing that those who are with us are greater than those who are against us. 8 Once when the king of Syria was warring against Israel,…

2 Kings 18:4 is about King Hezekiah removing pagan idols and restoring worship to the One true God in Judah. 4 He removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And he broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the people of Israel…