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. Kings, or in greek, was originally a book of the former prophets in hebrew scripture. These works are all lost, excepting some part of the parables extant in the book of proverbs. Abeka kings of israel teacher edition, third edition. Daily plans for the year and specific helps for teaching, pacing, and testing the material are also included. Prophets of god boldly challenged both kings and common people to follow the right ways of the lord i kings 18. Kings, is in the vulgate, in imitation of the septuagint, styled the third and fourth book of kings. Now before him there was no king like him, who turned to the lord with all his heart, with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of moses. The holy bible book 11 1 kings kjv dramatized audio.
For an outline of both 1 and 2 kings see introduction to 1 kings. The book of kings is the ninth book of the hebrew bible or the eleventh and twelfth books of the christian old testament. This teachers edition accompanies the soldseparately kings of israel student study outline and contains a copy of the student text with answers to text questions. This was the last king of judah before they fell into the captivity of the babylonians and would remain there for seventy years as written about in the book of daniel.
The book was divided into the two books of first kings and second kings in the historical books of the greek septuagint old testament, and continues as such in the latin vulgate and our christian old testament of the bible. And they came from all nations to hear the wisdom of solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who heard of his wisdom. In the hebrew bible the bible used by jews, first and second kings are a single book, as are the first and second books of samuel. The books of kings were probably written during the time of judahs captivity in babylon which begins at the end of second kings. A literary masterpiece of the english language, the original king james bible is. An introduction to the books of first and second kings bible. This is the holy book of 1 kings, known as the first book of the kings, otherwise called the third book of the kings. The second book of kings kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 12 duration. The second part iii kings, xiiiv kings, xvii gives an historical survey of the kindred kingdoms of juda arid israel.
Please value my life and the lives of your servants, these fifty men that are standing before you. They were called the third and fourth books of kingdoms, although in the. The early greek manuscripts of the old testament combined the books of samuel and kings under the title of kingdoms, or reigns basileiai, basileiwn in the hebrew scriptures the book of kings book 1. Includes the catholic encyclopedia, church fathers, summa, bible and more all. List of kings in the bible in order believers portal.
This designation is justified, inasmuch as the historical narration contained in i and ii kings is herein continued, and, especially, because the history. They were called the third and fourth books of kingdoms, although in the hebrew manuscript the title was called kings. The jerusalem bible divides the two books of kings into eight sections. A topical bible which shows the most relevant bible verse for each topic. In kings, davids son solomon leads israel to greatness, only to fail and lead israel to a civil war. The lords judgment on ahaziah after ahabs death, moab rebelled against israel. Known as kings 1 and 2 in english bibles, the book of kings is originally a single book that recounts the rule of israels kings from davids son solomon up until the time of israels exile, the final result of israels disobedience. Historical background and summary of the books of kings in easy to study bible. The tradition is that the prophet jeremiah was the author of both 1 and 2 kings.
And the prophet isaiah the son of amoz came to him, and said unto him, thus saith the lord, set thine house in order. This third captain went up and fell on his knees before elijah. The time period covered by this book saw the emergence of. These and other miraculous events testify to gods continuing work among his people.
Love the lord bible studies online 2nd kings lessons. In the hebrew bible 1st and 2nd samuel form one book, 1st and 2nd kings form a second, and 1st and 2nd chronicles form a third book. Possibly jeremiah or a group of prophets time written. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. But this time, when they got to him, the lieutenant over the fifty got down on his knees before elijah and begged him, saying. A third source, or set of sources, were cycles of stories about various prophets elijah. They were called the third and fourth books of kingdoms, although in the hebrew manuscript the title was called kings, exactly the same as we have in our english bible. Sep, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 kings, known as the first book of the kings, otherwise called the third book of the kings. In the twenty and third year of joash the son of ahaziah king of judah,the same year he was so zealous and busy in repairing the temple, 2 kings 12. The third book of kings this and the following book are called by the holy fathers the third and fourth book of kings.
The books of kings were originally one book in the ancient hebrew manuscripts, and the writers of the septuagint divided them. Jeroboams falling away from god arid worship of the golden calf, the continuous wars between the succeeding kings of israel and juda up to achab, the endeavors on the part of elias to bring back to god the people misled by achab, the destructive alliances between the house of achab and the house of david, the miracles, prophecies, and, activity of eliseus, the. Book of first kings overview insight for living ministries. Books of kings, two books of the hebrew bible or the protestant old testament that, together with deuteronomy, joshua, judges, and 1 and 2 samuel, belong to the group of historical books deuteronomic history written during the babylonian exile c.
The historical book called in the hebrew melakhim, i. The books of 1st and 2nd kings were so named because they record and interpret the reigns of all the kings of israel and judah except saul. Who really wrote the biblical books of kings and the. The book of kings is the ninth book of the hebrew bible or the eleventh and twelfth books of the. Originally this book and the preceding book were combined into one longer book in the hebrew bible. Book of second kings overview insight for living ministries. Chapter 20 page 333 the second book of the kings the. Who really wrote the biblical books of kings and the prophets.
These are the books of the king james version of the bible along with the names and numbers given them in the douay rheims bible and latin vulgate. The fourth book of the former prophets i and ii kings in the septuagint. The same thing happened with the books of samuel and chronicles immediately before and after the books of kings. The book explores how each subsequent king in israel and judah answers gods callor, as often happens, fails to listen. Summary of the books of kings the story of the bible. This list is a complement to the list in books of the latin vulgate. The book of 2 kings is a sequel to the book of 1 kings.
The waters of the jordan river rolled back twice 2 kings 2. Now ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in samaria and injured himself. The scope 1st and 2nd kings provide a record of israels history from the beginning of the movement to place solomon on davids throne through the end of the reign of zedekiah, judahs last king. Kings was broken into two books for convenience sake because of its length. But the angel of the lord said to elijah the tishbite, go up and meet the. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Second kings features many unique events and people. Jun 25, 2015 this book became the basis of a series of reforms, which made josiah, according to his own scribes, the best king ever. The majority of 2 kings was written prior to 586 b. Interesting facts about 2 kings barnes bible charts author.
Now it came to pass after the death of saul, when david was returned from the slaughter of the amalekites, and david had abode two days in. Hebrew and protestant books of kings are called the third and fourth books of kings. Books of kings, two books of the hebrew bible or the protestant old testament. It is an aid to finding cross references between two longstanding standards of biblical literature. The tribes of judah, benjamin, and some of levi were serving a pagan king in a faraway country. They contain the history of the kingdoms of israel and juda, from the beginning of the reign of solomon, to the captivity. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first kings in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The kings of each nation are judged in light of their obedience to the covenant with god. Enoch was the only other man in the bible to do so genesis 5.
It concludes the deuteronomistic history, a history of israel also comprising the books of joshua and judges and the book of samuel, which biblical commentators believe was written to provide a theological explanation for the destruction of the kingdom of judah by babylon in. He placed it beside the altar, on the right side as one enters the temple of the lord. This designation is justified, inasmuch as the historical narration contained in i and ii kings is herein continued, and, especially, because the history of davids life, begun in i and ii, is here concluded. In the hebrew bible the book of kings continued the narrative started in samuel. Book of 1 kings read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The priests who guarded the entrance put into the chest all the money that was brought to the temple of the lord. The third book of kings the lost books of the bible. The prophet elijah left this earth without dying 2. Then the fire of god fell from heaven and consumed him and his fifty men. The book of 2 kings, along with 1 kings, was likely written between 560 and 540 b. Relive the kingdom of israel in the book of kings 1 and 2.
It continues the story of the kings over the divided. This book became the basis of a series of reforms, which made josiah, according to his own scribes, the best king ever. The second book of kings continues the line of kings in the divided kingdom, the. Feb 14, 2012 the second book of kings kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 12 duration. And the third captain went up, fell on his knees before elijah, and begged him, man of god, may my life and the lives of these fifty servants please be precious in your sight. Like the books of 1 and 2 samuel, 1 and 2 kings originally were one book. So he sent messengers, saying to them, go and consult baalzebub, the god of ekron, to see if i will recover from this injury.