This chapters recounts the next King of Judah, Ahaziah, son of Jehoram. There are so many events and people referenced in a short chapter, it’s pretty hard to follow, but we’ll give it a try. “For when [Ahaziah] came [to Israel], he went out with Jehoram to meet Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the…
Month: January 2021
2 Chronicles 21
This chapter details the reign of Jehoram, Jehoshaphat’s son. “Moreover, [Jehoram] made high places in the hill country of Judah and led the inhabitants of Jerusalem into whoredom and made Judah go astray. And the Lord stirred up against Jehoram the anger of the Philistines and of the Arabians… And they… invaded… and carried away…
2 Kings 8
This chapter is dense, with many major events. The Shunammite woman (whose son Elisha raised from the dead) has her property restored, Elisha prophesies regarding a coup in Syria, and we learn of the next two kings of Judah. “…when Jehoshaphat was king of Judah, Jehoram [his] son… began to reign… and he reigned eight…
A Prayer of Thanksgiving and Praise
Today I offer a prayer of thanksgiving and praise. There are so many reasons to praise God. A friend of mine recently challenge me to spend an hour in prayer where I don’t ask for anything, I simply praise God for who He is and what He has done – challenge accepted! Father God, our…
2 Kings 7
This chapter recounts the end of famine in Israel which was caused by the land being besieged (blockaded). Elisha prophesies that in 24 hours grain will be plentiful again and sell for a reasonable price. “It happened as [Elisha] had said to the king: ‘About this time tomorrow, a seah of the finest flour will…
2 Kings 6
This chapter is one of the oddest I have read in a long time. It contains a series of accounts centered around Elisha’s ministry, and ends on a cliff-hanger with an assassin sent to kill him (for something that wasn’t even his fault). “When [Elisha’s] servant… rose early in the morning and went out, behold,…
2 Kings 5
This chapter describes Elisha healing Naaman, a Syrian commander, of leprosy. “So Gehazi [the servant of Elisha] followed Naaman. And when Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot… and [Gehazi] said ‘…Please give… a talent of silver and two changes of clothing.’ And Naaman said, ‘Be pleased to accept two…
2 Kings 4
This chapter contains multiple accounts of God working miracles through Elisha, including multiplying oil, impossible conception, raising a child from the dead, purifying poisonous food, and multiplying food to feed a crowd. “And as the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, [Elisha] said… ‘Set on the large pot, and boil stew…’ One of…
2 Kings 2
Today I read 2 Kings 2. This chapter contains two major sections – Elijah being taken up into heaven by God, and the beginning of Elisha’s solo ministry. Unfortunately, there’s far too much content to cover it all. “…Elijah said… ‘Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.’ And Elisha…
2 Kings 3
In this chapter the new King of Israel, Jehoram (another son of Ahab) and Jehoshaphat, King of Judah ally with the King of Edom to face the Moabites who had rebelled against Israel. They first seek a prophet of the Lord, Elisha, concerning provision and victory. “And Elisha said, ‘As the Lord of hosts lives,…