Bible commentary on the book of 2 kings 2015

The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The book of 2 kings, along with 1 kings, was likely written between 560 and 540 b. The two books of kings are regarded by many as the last part of a work commonly known as the deuteronomistic history. Israel had 20 kings, and judah had 20, including one female who usurped the throne. Year before the vulgar era of christs nativity 896. Fire called from heaven by elijah to the death of ahaziah. First kings covers about one and a half centuries, and 2 kings about three centuries. The two books of kings are called the 3 rd and 4 th book of kings in the septuagint as well as the vulgate. Now ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in samaria, and was injured. God told the widow to gather vessels and pour the oil herself 2 kings 4. The two commentaries with the highest overall rating for each book of the bible.

The tribes of judah, benjamin, and some of levi were serving a pagan king in a faraway country. Up to the days of king josiah of judah, molech worship continued, because he destroyed a place of worship to that idol 2 kings 23. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of second kings in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Book of 2 kings matthew henrys bible commentary concise. An easyenglish bible version and commentary lee level b on the book of 2 kings. For an outline of both 1 and 2 kings see introduction to 1 kings. The world wide study bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. The books of kings are preceded by the historical books of first samuel and second samuel, and are followed by first. Read 2 kings commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. It concludes the deuteronomistic history, a history of israel also comprising the books of joshua and judges and the book of samuel, which biblical commentators believe was written to provide a theological explanation for the. The book was divided into the two books of first kings and second kings in the historical books of the greek septuagint old testament, and continues as such in the latin vulgate and our christian old testament of the bible.

The revolt of moab to the sickness of ahaziah, king of israel. Answer the following questions in your scripture study journal. The army of israel chased them into the land of moab, destroying everything as they went. God saw the oppression israel was suffering at the hands of syria and gave some relief. Elisha heals the waters of jericho, those that mocked elisha. The latter tells the story of israel from its settlement in the land joshua and judges through the transition from judgeship to monarchy under samuel, saul, and david 1 and 2 samuel to the reign of solomon, the disintegration of the united kingdom into.

The book opens with the prophet elijah being taken to heaven in a chariot of fire and elisha succeeding him 2 kgs 2. David guzik commentary on 2 kings 1, where king ahaziah is being judged by. Best commentaries and books on 2 kings logos bible software. Jews not only should study the torah five books of moses but also the entire tanakh hebrew bible. Church, rich jones bible study, rich jones prayer, pastor rich jones faith, rich jones grace. Samaria only found a small amount of relief from god. You can find the best commentary on 12 kings for you using the tools on the right side. Jewish bible commentaries merrimack valley havurah. Go inquire of baalzebub, the god of ekron, whether i will recover from this injury.

This is the holy book of 1 kings, known as the second book of the kings, otherwise called the fourth book of the kings. The author is neither indicated in the text nor known by scholars. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings and more. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. For he sacrificed to the gods of damascus which had defeated him, saying, because the gods of the kings of syria help them, i will sacrifice to them that they may help me. How might the reaction of the sons of the prophets show a lack of understanding about elishas new.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible old testament. Commentary on the book of second kings by matthew henry. As we noted in the previous chapter, 1 and 2 kings originally comprised one book of history. Summary of the book of 2 kings this is the second part of the book of kings. The tradition is that the prophet jeremiah was the author of both 1 and 2 kings.

Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides. An introduction to the books of first and second kings. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. Originally this book and the preceding book were combined into one longer book in the hebrew bible. Ackroyd, an interpretation of the babylonian exile. Year since the deluge, according to archbishop usher and the english bible, 1452. The 1st book of kings 1 kings from the holy bible new international version niv book 11 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio. Second kings is about truth versus falsehood, played out on an international scale. While gathering or hanging out, elisha performed some miracles for the young prophets. Full sermons, pastor rich jones full sermons, rich jones 2015, rich jones calvary chapel. Moab rebelled against israel after the death of ahab. According to jewish tradition in the talmud the author was the prophet jeremiah.

Gilgalthis gilgal jiljil was near ebal and gerizim. Download bible commentary and enjoy reading or listening to the holy word on your phone or tablet. If you would like to learn more about 2 kings, please use our complete online bible to read through the book and learn of the old jewish kingdoms. So he sent messengers to the temple of baalzebub, the god of ekron, to ask whether he would recover. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty. F2 on the contrary, as stigers truthfully stated it, 2 kings 14. In the hebrew bible, 1 and 2 kings were one book until the sixteenth century. He therefore went to the different schools of the prophets to give them his last exhortations and blessing. Such is the correct language of scripture, while those who write common history, plainly show that god is not in all their thoughts. The second book of the kings, otherwise called the fourth book of the kings year from the creation, according to the english bible, 3108.

Known as kings 1 and 2 in english bibles, the book of kings is originally a single book that recounts the rule of israels kings from davids son solomon up until the time of israels exile, the final result of israels disobedience. This prophetic announcement might also explain why ahaziah did not want to. The same thing happened with the books of samuel and chronicles immediately before and after the books of kings. The reason that the book of kings is split into two parts is because there is so much history within that one book of the old testament. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. Published on sep 1, 2015 the 2nd book of kings 2 kings from the holy bible new international version niv book 12 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for. Elijahs translation and the events that surrounded it became a means of testing for elisha whom god had called to step into the shoes of the older prophet.

Popular bible commentary books goodreads share book. The holy bible book 12 2 kings kjv dramatized audio. One of the great crimes of the northern tribes of israel was their worship of molech, leading to the assyrian captivity 2 kings 17. You can find the best commentary on 1 2 kings for you using the tools on the right side. Ahaziah is reproved for consulting a foreign god v. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of 2 kings in easy english.

The books of 1 and 2 kings describes a movement towards the eventual loss of the land and exile. Get the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. The books of 1 and 2 kings recount events that cover a period of just over four hundred years, from the death of david to the release of jehoiachin from prison in babylon. Bible fan on 2 kings 15 azariah reigned 52 years i think that s the longest tenure of any king mentioned surprisingly little is mentioned of him in that same time isreal had a lot of turnaround in the leadership department and i suppose there is a point to this. Createspace independent publishing platform february 11, 2015. The book of 2 kings is a sequel to the book of 1 kings. Study 2 kings 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He was most likely a prophet, because many of the historical events.

It continues the story of the kings over the divided. Study guide for 2 kings 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. They desired for elisha the prophet hangout with them, and he concurred. Book of second kings overview insight for living ministries. Then moab rebelled against israel paid them no more tribute, but utterly disclaimed their authority over them. The two books of kings, originally a single book, is the tenth of the hebrew bible or the eleventh and twelfth books of the christian old testament. For students, pastors, and teachers, check out the list of s top 50 bestselling commentaries. His mothers name was jedidah the daughter of adaiah of bozkath. The second book of kings niv audio holy bible high. Download for offline use, without having the need to connect to the internet.

In the markan and matthean accounts, jesus still has to explain the. The clash between elijah, with his belief in the lord god yahweh as supreme, and the israelite monarchy who still relied primarily on other deities, continues. A study of 2 kings 20, isaiah 389, scottish journal of theology 27 1974. The removal of elijah was a type and figure of the ascension of christ, and the opening of the kingdom of heaven to all believers. The book of kings almost teases readers about the succession from elijah to elisha. Archer writes, the theme of these two books was to demonstrate on the basis of israels history that the welfare of the nation ultimately depended upon the sincerity of its faithfulness to the covenant with. The books of 1 and 2 kings received their names because they document the reigns of the 40 monarchs of the kingdoms of israel and judah following david. The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in the neviim or prophets section of the hebrew bibleold testament, called the deuteronomistic history, a series of books joshua, judges, samuel and kings that constitute a theological history of the israelites and aim to explain. Sep 07, 2015 this feature is not available right now. The first book of kings niv audio holy bible high quality. Tremper longman iii gives this commentary 5 stars highest rating in his 5th edition of the old testament commentary survey. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The books of kings were probably written during the time of judahs captivity in babylon which begins at the end of second kings.