Bible Reading: APR25: II Kings 18-20
APRIL 25 In these chapters we study one of the most exciting periods of Judah's history--that of the reign of King Hezekiah. Samaria (Israel) had fallen to Assyria and now…
APRIL 25 In these chapters we study one of the most exciting periods of Judah's history--that of the reign of King Hezekiah. Samaria (Israel) had fallen to Assyria and now…
APRIL 24 Uzziah is sometimes known as Judah's great king. Uzziah means "strength of the Lord." His other name, Azariah, means "help of Jehovah." Uzziah was elevated to the throne…
APRIL 23 Thirteen different kings are dealt with in chapters 11--16. Five of them were from Judah and eight from Israel. In chapter 13 we cover the life of Jehoash.…
APRIL 22 Today's chapters are filled with violence and blood. In them we see the Lord executing His wrath on those who had long despised Him and disobeyed His Word.…
APRIL 21 Chapters 6--8 record additional miracles in the ministry of Elisha. Some were done privately for God's people and some were done publicly for the nation. In each case…
APRIL 20 Chapter 4 records four miracles of Elisha. The increase of the widow's oil (verses 1-7); the Shunammite woman's son raised from the dead (verses 8-37); the poisonous stew…
APRIL 19 Chapter 22 records Ahab's defeat and death; but his wicked son, Ahaziah, reigned in his place and the nation continued in its sin. The Book of II Kings…
APRIL 18 King Ahab has gone down in history as the most wicked king ever to rule Israel. His wife, Jezebel, ruled him from behind the scenes and saw to…
APRIL 17 Ahab was now king of Israel. His wicked wife, Jezebel, encouraged him in Baal worship and Ahab led the entire nation into Baal worship. In chapter 17 Elijah…
APRIL 16 These chapters record the decline of Israel. Six kings are listed, beginning with Nadab and ending with Ahab, and all of them were evil. Nadab maintained his father's…