JUDAH’S FALL2 Kings 21–25 “I am going to bring such disaster on Jerusalem and Judah that the ears of everyone who hears of it will tingle”(2 Kings 21:12). Manasseh’s 55-year reign dragged Judah into detestable sins. Even a brief revival under Josiah could not reverse the plunge to judgment. The highway of sin leads toContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
ONE KINGDOM SURVIVES2 Kings 18–20 “The LORD was with him; he was successful in whatever he undertook” (2 Kings 18:7). Hezekiah is praised as a king who trusted God and held fast to Him. One person who is fully committed to the Lord truly can make a difference in the fate of a nation! BackgroundTheContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE FALL OF THE NORTH2 Kings 14–17 “The king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites” (2 Kings 17:24). The unbroken succession of wicked kings wore away the religious and moral foundations of Israel, and led inexorably to theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
A NEW NORTHERN DYNASTY2 Kings 9–13 “They blew the trumpet and shouted, ’Jehu is king!’ ” (2 Kings 9:13) A new beginning is a God-given opportunity. We can take advantage of it, or miss our chance and slip back into old ways. BackgroundDuring the years spanned in these chapters Judah and Israel were severely weakened.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
ELISHA AND THE ARAMEANS2 Kings 6–8 “Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard”(2 Kings 6:10). In the most troubled of times there are still indications of God’s power and presence. Even when enemies surround, faith remains aware that God is in charge. BackgroundHostilities between Aram and Israel extendContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
