2 Kings in 1 Minute: Igniting Your Spiritual Journey

Brief Summary of 2 Kings

2 Kings is a continuation of 1 Kings, chronicling the reigns of Israel and Judah’s kings, the prophets’ ministries, and God’s judgment on both nations.

Kings, Prophets, and God’s Judgment

Throughout 2 Kings, the authors emphasize God’s sovereignty, faithfulness, and justice. The kings’ obedience or disobedience to God and the prophets’ messages determine their fate.

2 Kings in 60-Seconds

1. Elijah ascends; Elisha succeeds him.
   "Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah?" (2:14)
2. Elisha heals water and children.
   "There is death in the pot." (4:40)
3. Elisha feeds 100 men with 20 loaves.
   "They shall eat and have some left." (4:43)
4. Elisha raises a dead boy.
   "The child sneezed seven times and the child opened his eyes." (4:35)
5. Naaman’s leprosy healed by Elisha.
   "So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan." (5:14)
6. Gehazi’s greed cursed.
   "The leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you." (5:27)
7. Israel and Judah at war.
   "Do not let Hezekiah deceive you." (18:29)
8. Assyria besieges Samaria.
   "This disaster is from the Lord." (6:33)
9. Jehu anointed king; dynasty established.
   "Thus says the Lord, ‘I anoint you king over Israel.’" (9:6)
10. Jehu kills Ahab’s family and Baal worshippers.
    "Thus Jehu destroyed Baal from Israel." (10:28)
11. Jehoahaz and Jehoash’s reigns.
    "The Lord was gracious to them." (13:23)
12. Amaziah’s reign in Judah.
    "You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud." (14:10)
13. Jeroboam II’s reign in Israel.
    "The Lord saw the affliction of Israel, which was very bitter." (14:26)
14. Azariah’s and Jotham’s reigns in Judah.
    "He did what was right in the Lord’s sight." (15:3)
15. Israel falls to Assyria.
    "The Lord removed them from His sight." (17:18)
16. Hezekiah’s reign in Judah.
    "This day is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace." (19:3)
17. Hezekiah’s deliverance and healing.
    "I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears." (20:5)
18. Manasseh and Amon’s wicked reigns in Judah.
    "Manasseh led them astray to do more evil than the nations." (21:9)
19. Josiah’s righteous reign in Judah.
    "He did what was right in the sight of the Lord." (22:2)
20. Josiah’s Passover and death.
    "Before him, there was no king like him." (23:25)

From King Solomon’s Reign to the Fall of Israel

2 Kings documents the decline and fall of God’s chosen people due to their disobedience and idolatry. It also highlights the faithful prophets and kings who sought God’s will and righteousness.

Read the entire book of 2 Kings to learn from Israel’s mistakes and be inspired by the faithful remnant who trusted in God’s promises.