Old Testament · History
2 Kings
Written by Court historians of Israel and Judah. Written for People watching both kingdoms fall.
Big picture in three sentences
Second Kings follows prophet after prophet calling kings back to the Lord.
Elisha helps ordinary people, and young Josiah finds the book of the law.
Both kingdoms are carried away, yet a small hope is left in the last page.
Naaman almost missed his healing because he wanted a harder, showier plan.
Key verse · 2 Kings 22:8
“Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the book of the law in Yahweh’s house.” Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan, and he read it.”
Stories families know from this book
- Elijah's chariot
- Elisha's room
- Naaman washes
- Josiah finds the scroll