2 Kings Chapter Highlights

2 Kings Chapter Highlights

• Moab rebels against Israel, and King Ahaziah, injured, consults Baalzebub; Elijah prophesies his demise.
• Elisha becomes the successor of Elijah after Elijah's ascension to heaven; receives Elijah's spirit and performs miracles, including healing water and defending against mocking youths.
• Jehoram and Jehoshaphat unite to battle Moab; Elisha foretells victory, water appears miraculously, leading to Moab's defeat.
• Miracles by Elisha include multiplying a widow's oil to clear debts, raising the Shunammite's son, and providing food amid scarcity.
• Naaman, a Syrian commander, is healed of leprosy after washing in the Jordan at Elisha's command; his servant is struck with leprosy for lying.
• Elisha performs wonders, including making an iron ax head float; he warns Israel about Syrian plans; during a siege, the king of Israel seeks to kill Elisha.
• Elisha predicts the siege's end; God causes the Syrians to flee; four lepers discover and report the abandoned camp, ending the siege.
• The Shunammite woman recovers her land; Hazael murders Benhadad, the Syrian king; Jehoram and Ahaziah's reigns are documented.
• Jehu is anointed by Elisha's messenger; he kills Joram and Ahaziah along with the infamous Jezebel, fulfilling prophecies against Ahab's house.
• Jehu orchestrates the execution of Ahab's descendants and exterminates Baal worshippers in Israel.
• Athaliah seizes the throne by killing royal heirs; Joash is hidden and later crowned king, leading to the death of Athaliah and restoration of true worship.
• Joash's 40-year reign emphasizes temple restoration and service to God but ends with his assassination by his own officials.
• Reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash of Israel are marked by sin; Elisha's death occurs amid Israel's oppression and eventual deliverance.
• The reigns of Amaziah and Azariah in Judah contrast with Jehoash and Jeroboam in Israel; Amaziah's conflicts result in defeat, while prophecy indicates growth.
• Multiple rulers in Israel face divine disfavor; Azariah and Jotham in Judah maintain faithfulness to God.
• King Ahaz of Judah, under siege, allies with Assyria, adopting foreign idolatrous practices; he meets his end.
• Israel under King Hoshea falls to Assyrian captivity; the people’s transgressions lead to an explanation of their fate.
• King Hezekiah's righteous reign sees the Assyrians capture Israel; they threaten Judah, challenging God.
• Hezekiah's prayer leads to divine intervention; an angel annihilates the Assyrian army; Sennacherib is later murdered.
• Hezekiah is miraculously granted 15 additional years of life after prayer; a sign involves the sun's position reversing.
• Manasseh's reign in Judah shows idolatry and prophecy of Jerusalem’s fate; his son Amon also turns against God.
• Josiah reigns righteously, restoring temple worship; the discovery of the Law prompts repentance and divine communication through Huldah.
• Josiah reads the covenant to Judah, revives worship of Yahweh, and abolishes pagan practices; subsequent kings Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim revert to disobedience.
• Jehoiakim's rebellion against Babylon results in turmoil; Jehoiachin’s short rule sees Jerusalem besieged, leading to captivity.
• The destruction of Jerusalem culminates in Nebuchadnezzar's conquest; the temple and city fall, with future leadership in Babylon outlined.

Explore the significant events and miracles from 2 Kings, including the prophetic ministry of Elijah and Elisha. This quiz covers key moments such as the healing of Naaman, the multiplication of oil, and victories over Moab. Test your knowledge on the remarkable works and teachings during this period.