From 1 Chronicles 1-2 Introduction First and Second Chronicles, originally one book, was written sometime after Judah began to return from the Babylonian exile in 538 B.C. (1 Chron. 9:1–2; 2 Chron. 36:23). It focuses [ Read More … ]
From 2 Kings 23-25 Besides finding the book of the Law. Josiah is famous for the reinstating the Passover. The festival of memorial remembering the LORD’s rescue of Israel out of Egypt. This post is [ Read More … ]
From 2 Kings 20-22 Because of the scarcity of books and the ability to copy them not many had access at all to the scriptures in Israel and Judah. If the current king was an [ Read More … ]
From 2 Kings 18-19 In today’s passage we read about Hezekiah and his faithfulness and obedience to the LORD. Yet despite his faithfulness Israel will still be punished for her sin. This post is part [ Read More … ]
From 2 Kings 15-17 Several kings have come and gone since our last chapter readings. Despite numerous warnings the sinful idolatry of Israel persisted until the LORD had to punish them. This post is part [ Read More … ]
From 2 Kings 12-14 Several kings will pass in the reading today. One king to note is Jehoash. Unlike most of Israel’s kings he did right in the eyes of the LORD. The credit for [ Read More … ]
From 2 Kings 9-11 A few more kings have passed on Judah’s side. In today’s reading Elisha will have the next king in line for Israel anointed. Today’s account is a little different than normal. This [ Read More … ]
From 2 Kings 6-8 Today’s story is one instance where good news describes events that have happy import for the people listening. In this case it was the LORD’s gracious provision of food. This post is part [ Read More … ]
From 2 Kings 4-6 The LORD works through Elisha what appears to be random miracles. We need to keep in mind Israel is undergoing a famine. The ultimate source behind the famine is the LORD. [ Read More … ]
From 2 Kings 1-3 Introduction Second Kings continues the saga of disobedience begun in 1 Kings, opening about 850 B.C. with the conclusion of Elijah’s prophetic ministry in Israel and the beginning of the work [ Read More … ]