2 Kings INTRODUCTIONSecond Kings picks up the history of the Divided Hebrew Kingdom where 1 Kings left off. The progressive decline of the Northern Kingdom was unbroken by any hint of revival, ending with its conquest by Assyria in 722 B.C. The Southern Kingdom, Judah, survived the Assyrian threat, but it too deteriorated spiritually andContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
DARK DAYS OF AHAB1 Kings 20–22 “There was never a man like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the eyes of the LORD, urged on by Jezebel his wife”(1 Kings 21:25). Despite the strength of his wife’s evil influence, God gave Ahab many chances to do right. Each of us is responsible forContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
ELIJAH THE TISHBITE1 Kings 17–19 “Then the word of the LORd came to Elijah” (1 Kings 17:2). The utter humanity of Elijah has appealed to generations of believers. His story contains encouragement for Christians who ever find themselves depressed or discouraged. Biography: ElijahElijah is undoubtedly one of the greatest of the Old Testament prophets. HeContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
WARS AND REVIVAL1 Kings 15–16 “Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done” (1 Kings 15:11). Corrupt leadership brings strife and suffering. Relief is found only in a return to the Lord. BackgroundThe following chart shows the years these chapters cover and the reigns of theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE KINGDOM DIVIDES1 Kings 12–14 “Only the tribe of Judah remained loyal to the house of David” (1 Kings 12:20). The old saying suggests that “well begun is half done.” It is just as true that “poorly begun is undone!” BackgroundIsrael. The Northern Kingdom of Israel was founded on an apostate religion. Not 1 ofContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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