Book 12 2 Kings

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Summary

  • Baasha and his son Elah incurred divine anger due to their sins and actions that led Israel astray.
  • Zimri conspired against Elah, became king, but reigned only seven days before the people chose Omri as king, leading to Zimri's death.
  • Omri reigned over Israel, established Samaria as the capital, but his rule was marked by idolatry and provocation of the LORD.
  • Ahab, Omri's son, continued in greater wickedness, married Jezebel, and introduced widespread Baal worship in Israel.
  • Elijah prophesied a drought, lived in hiding sustained by ravens, and later by a widow in Zarephath, where he miraculously provided food and resurrected her son.
  • Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, demonstrating the power of the LORD through fire consuming his sacrifice, leading to the people's recognition of the LORD as God.
  • Elijah prophesied the end of the drought, and rain returned after intense prayer.
  • Jezebel threatened Elijah's life after he executed Baal's prophets, causing him to flee into the wilderness and wish for death before being renewed by an angel of the LORD.
  • Elijah encountered the LORD at Mount Horeb, not through wind, earthquake, or fire, but a "still small voice," receiving instructions to anoint new leaders and appoint Elisha as his successor.
  • Ahab coveted Naboth's vineyard; Jezebel schemed to falsely accuse and execute Naboth, leading to divine judgment pronounced by Elijah against Ahab and Jezebel.
  • In battle for Ramoth-Gilead, Ahab disguised himself but was fatally wounded, fulfilling prophecy, and his blood was licked by dogs as foretold by Elijah.
  • Ahaziah, Ahab’s son, relied on Baalzebub for healing, angering the LORD. Elijah prophesied his death, which came to pass.
  • Elijah was taken to heaven in a whirlwind, passing his prophetic mantle to Elisha, who demonstrated his authority through miracles, including parting the Jordan River.
  • Elisha performed several miracles, including providing endless oil for a widow, prophesying a son for the Shunammite woman, and reviving her son after his death.
  • Elisha purified poisonous food and multiplied bread for a hundred men.
  • Naaman, a Syrian general, was healed of leprosy after following Elisha's instructions to wash in the Jordan River. Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, was struck with leprosy for exploiting Naaman's gratitude.
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