Our God Reigns - 1 + 2 KingsMostra

The book of 2 Kings describes the history of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah, focusing on the spiritual successes and failures of each kingdom. This book also explains why Israel and Judah lost the Lord’s protection and were conquered.

2 Kings outlines the causes of the scattering of Israel. Because of the wickedness of the people in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, they were conquered by Assyria around 721 B.C. Unfortunately, Judah did not learn from the mistakes of Israel. Even though some of the kings of Judah mentioned in 2 Kings were faithful and obedient, there were many who were wicked.

The miracles recorded in 2 Kings are memorable examples of the Lord’s power. The book records that the prophet Elijah divided the Jordan River and was taken into heaven in a chariot of fire. Elijah’s successor, Elisha, likewise divided the Jordan River. Elisha also raised the dead, instructed Naaman to bathe seven times in the Jordan River so Naaman could be healed of his leprosy, caused an axe head to float, and prophesied of a famine that lasted seven years.

If you’d like to refresh yourself on the full context and overview, watch this short video by the Bible Project below.