“These new residents worshiped the Lord, but they also appointed from among themselves all sorts of people as priests to offer sacrifices at their places of worship. And though they worshiped the Lord, they continued to follow their own gods according to the religious customs of the nations from which they came. And this isContinue reading “2 Kings 17:32-34 ”
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2 KINGS 16:9-18
“So the king of Assyria attacked the Aramean capital of Damascus and led its population away as captives, resettling them in Kir. He also killed King Rezin. King Ahaz then went to Damascus to meet with King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria. While he was there, he took special note of the altar. Then he sent aContinue reading “2 KINGS 16:9-18 ”
2 KINGS 15:3-4
“He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, just as his father, Amaziah, had done. But he did not destroy the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there.” 2 Kings 15:3-4 NLT The idea of idolatry feels foreign in the modern west. This is because we have successfully, butContinue reading “2 KINGS 15:3-4 ”
2 KINGS 13:2-9
“But he did what was evil in the Lord’s sight. He followed the example of Jeroboam son of Nebat, continuing the sins that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit. So the Lord was very angry with Israel, and he allowed King Hazael of Aram and his son Ben-hadad to defeat them repeatedly. Then Jehoahaz prayedContinue reading “2 KINGS 13:2-9 ”
2 KINGS 12:6-16
“But by the twenty-third year of Joash’s reign, the priests still had not repaired the Temple. So King Joash called for Jehoiada and the other priests and asked them, “Why haven’t you repaired the Temple? Don’t use any more money for your own needs. From now on, it must all be spent on Temple repairs.”Continue reading “2 KINGS 12:6-16 ”
2 KINGS 11:17-21
“Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the Lord and the king and the people that they would be the Lord’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. And all the people of the land went over to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They demolished the altars andContinue reading “2 KINGS 11:17-21 ”
2 KINGS 10:25-31
“As soon as Jehu had finished sacrificing the burnt offering, he commanded his guards and officers, “Go in and kill all of them. Don’t let a single one escape!” So they killed them all with their swords, and the guards and officers dragged their bodies outside. Then Jehu’s men went into the innermost fortress ofContinue reading “2 KINGS 10:25-31 ”
2 KINGS 9:3
“and pour the oil over his head. Say to him, ‘This is what the Lord says: I anoint you to be the king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run for your life!”” 2 Kings 9:3 NLT It is a curious thing that God sends a younger prophet into the soldiers den with theContinue reading “2 KINGS 9:3 ”
2 KINGS 8:10-12
“And Elisha replied, “Go and tell him, ‘You will surely recover.’ But actually the Lord has shown me that he will surely die!” Elisha stared at Hazael with a fixed gaze until Hazael became uneasy. Then the man of God started weeping. “What’s the matter, my Lord?” Hazael asked him. Elisha replied, “I know theContinue reading “2 KINGS 8:10-12 ”
2 KINGS 7:17-20
“The king appointed his officer to control the traffic at the gate, but he was knocked down and trampled to death as the people rushed out. So everything happened exactly as the man of God had predicted when the king came to his house. The man of God had said to the king, “By thisContinue reading “2 KINGS 7:17-20 ”
2 KINGS 6:16-17
““Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.”Continue reading “2 KINGS 6:16-17 ”
2 KINGS 5:8-27
“But when Elisha, the man of God, heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes in dismay, he sent this message to him: “Why are you so upset? Send Naaman to me, and he will learn that there is a true prophet here in Israel.” So Naaman went with his horses and chariotsContinue reading “2 KINGS 5:8-27 ”
2 KINGS 4:43-44
““What?” his servant exclaimed. “Feed a hundred people with only this?” But Elisha repeated, “Give it to the people so they can eat, for this is what the Lord says: Everyone will eat, and there will even be some left over!” And when they gave it to the people, there was plenty for all andContinue reading “2 KINGS 4:43-44 ”
2 KINGS 3:7-14
“On the way, he sent this message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you join me in battle against him?” And Jehoshaphat replied, “Why, of course! You and I are as one. My troops are your troops, and my horses are your horses.” Then Jehoshaphat asked, “WhatContinue reading “2 KINGS 3:7-14 ”
2 KINGS 2:9-14
“When they came to the other side, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken away.” And Elisha replied, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit and become your successor.” “You have asked a difficult thing,” Elijah replied. “If you see me when IContinue reading “2 KINGS 2:9-14 ”
2 KINGS 1:13-17
“Once more the king sent a third captain with fifty men. But this time the captain went up the hill and fell to his knees before Elijah. He pleaded with him, “O man of God, please spare my life and the lives of these, your fifty servants. See how the fire from heaven came downContinue reading “2 KINGS 1:13-17 ”
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