But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as. And elijah said unto elisha, tarry here, i pray thee. This is a selftest on chapters 25 of the book of ii kings. The book of 2nd kings chapter 25 king james version. It has subdivisions of the fall of jerusalem, the captivity of judah. Prophets should make every place to which they come better for them, endeavouring to sweeten bitter spirits, and to make barren souls fruitful, by the word of god, which is like the salt cast into the water by elisha. Next chapter of 2 kings the book of 2 kings, chapter 25 we hope that you find the content of the book of 2 kings, chapter 25 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. As we noted in the previous chapter, 1 and 2 kings originally comprised one book of history. This summary of the book of 2 kings provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 kings. View 2nd kings 25 in the note window erusalem besieged, zedekiah taken. This bible commentary is indepth but uses plain english that everyone can understand.
While gathering or hanging out elisha performed miracles for the prophets. The third and final deportation of the southern kingdom of judah into captivity occurred when jerusalem fell to the. The author is neither indicated in the text nor known by scholars. Choose from 500 different sets of quiz bible 2 kings flashcards on quizlet. Geneva study bible commentary on 2nd kings chapter 25. So on january 15, during the ninth year of zedekiahs reign, king nebuchadnezzar of babylon led his entire army against jerusalem. Second kings continues the history of the divided kingdom, picking up the story around 853 bc. And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came, he, and all his host, against jerusalem, and pitched against it.
Learn quiz bible 2 kings with free interactive flashcards. Second kings 25 describes the destruction of jerusalem and the temple of the lord with the beginning of the babylonian exile in 587586 bc. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Perhaps the spirit of the lord has left him on some mountain or in some. It also discusses the gedaliah governorship and the amazing favors conferred upon jehoiachin by the king of babylon. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Bible commentaries matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible 2 kings 6.
Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 25 and more. Now it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, that nebuchadnezzar king of babylon and all his army came against jerusalem and encamped against it. Elisha, his successor, travels westward back across jordan to reenter the land. Read american standard version of holy bible second kings chapter 25. He was most likely a prophet, because many of the historical events were recorded in light of israels and judahs faithfulnessor unfaithfulnessto their covenant with god. The twentyfifth study on second kings during calvary nexus wednesday evening services taught by pastor robb oram. This chapter records the tragic elevenyear reign of zedekiah, his rebellion against nebuchadnezzar, the babylonian destruction of jerusalem and another deportation of the people.
Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Earlier in the chapter, elijah the prophet left the promised land actually, planet earth. Chapter seven of second kings is about elisha and the syrian armenian army attempting to attack samaria. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. Chapter six of second kings begins with the sons of the prophets. The moabite stone also called the mesha stele was discovered in 1868 and contains a moabite inscription that confirms many of the events of 2 kings 3 but gives it a distinctly promoabite spin.
The errand would lead the young prophet into samaria. He got rid of the sacred stone of baal that his father had made. The book begins with the blessing from heaven upon gods prophet. Nothing remained of the glories of david and solomons reigns. The book of 2 kings chapter 25 king james version kjv. The book closes with the sad plight of king jehoiachin 2kings 25. Second kings 25 commentary old testament matthew henry. In this lesson we are going to read about the end of selfrule by the israelites for what turns to be the next 2,500 years. And it came to pass, when the lord was about to take up elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that elijah went with elisha from gilgal. The dearth which had of late been in the land was probably the occasion of the emptiness of their stores, or the siege was so sudden that they had.
The holy bible 2 kings chapter 9 king james version. Interlinear bible bible commentaries bible lexicon topical bible bible summary bible outline bible timeline childrens bible bible hub homepage. After traveling eastward and crossing the jordan river, exiting the land of israel, he was taken into heaven by a whirlwind verse 11. Exiles to assyria were absorbed into the culture and lost their identity they are often called the ten lost tribes of israel. Nov 03, 2017 the second book of kings chapter 25 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. The walls of jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to babylon.
They desired for elisha the prophet hangout with them, and he concurs. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the syrians. And nadab liberal the son of jeroboam began to reign heb. The book is a compilation of various annals recording the acts of the kings of israel and judah by a deuteronomic compiler in the seventh century bce, with a supplement added in the sixth century bce.
By this, god showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The reigns of these five kings of israel are related with great brevity. The third and final deportation of the southern kingdom of judah into captivity occurred when jerusalem fell to the babylonians in 586 b. Go to him, get him away from his companions and take him into an. A source to read, listen and search the holy bible in your language. Second kings is filled with teaching concerning christ, even though his name is not mentioned. As we celebrate mothers day today, we will share about a mother who fought against all odds to keep her sons from slavery. For an outline of both 1 and 2 kings see introduction to 1 kings. In 722 bc, the powerful nation of assyria invaded the northern kingdom, scattering and taking captive the people of israel.
Nebuchadnezzars representative, nebuzaradan supervised jerusalems destruction. One kab equals approx 2 qts kab of doves dung for five shekels of silver. It all begins with elisha who announced the words of the lord in regards to the famine. And they went to meet him and bowed to the ground before him. David guzik commentary on 2 kings 25 describes the fall of jerusalem and the captivity of judah by nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon. Elisha ordered the younger prophet to get a box of oil, go to ramothgilead, and visit a man named jehu. Book of second kings overview insight for living ministries. Melachim ii ii kings chapter 25 tanakh online torah. The young prophet was commanded to take jehu into an inner. And it came to pass, when the lord would take up elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that elijah went with elisha from gilgal. Ever since davids time jerusalem had been a celebrated place, beautiful for situation and the joy of the whole earth. Read 2 kings 25 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
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