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”
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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”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
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”
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”
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