Category Archives: 2 KINGS

Ahaziah’s Messengers Meet Elijah 1 Now Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. 2 Ahaziah [the king of Israel] fell through the lattice (grid) in his upper chamber which was in Samaria, and became sick [from the injury]. So he sent messengers, saying to them, “Go, inquire of Baal-zebub, the god ofEkron, if […]

Elijah Taken to Heaven 1 When the Lordwas about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal. 2 And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the Lordhas sent me to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As the Lordlives and as your soul lives, I will not […]

Jehoram Meets Moab Rebellion 1 Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel in Samaria in theeighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years. 2 He did evil in the sight of the Lord, but not like his father and mother; for he put away thesacredpillar of Baal that his father […]

The Widow’s Oil 1 Now one of the wivesof a manof thesons of the prophets cried out to Elisha [for help], saying “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant [reverently] feared the Lord; but the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves [in payment for […]

Naaman Is Healed 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram (Syria), wasconsidereda great man by his king, and was highly respected because through Naaman the Lordhad given victory to Aram (Syria). He was also a man of courage,but he wasaleper. 2 The Arameans (Syrians) had gone out in bands [as […]

The Axe Head Recovered 1 Now thesons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look now, the place where welive near you is too small for us. 2 Please let us go to the Jordan [River] and let each man take from there a beam [for the building]; and let us make a place there for […]

Elisha Promises Food 1 Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord, ‘Tomorrow about this time ameasure of finely-milled flour will sell for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, at the gate of Samaria.’” 2 Then the royal officer on whose arm the king leaned answered […]

The King Restores the Shunammite’s Land 1 Now Elisha had said to the [Shunammite] woman whose son he had restored to life, “Prepare and go, you and your household, andstay temporarily wherever you can; for the Lordhas called for a famine, and moreover, it will come on the land [and continue] for seven years.” 2 […]

Jehu Reigns over Israel 1 Now Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Gird up your loins (prepare for action), take this flask of oil in your hand and go to Ramoth-gilead. 2 When you arrive there, look for Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of […]

Judgment upon Ahab’s House 1 Ahab had seventy sons [and grandsons] in Samaria. So Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria, to the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to the guardians ofthe children ofAhab, saying, 2 “Now as soon as this letter comes to you, since your master’s sons (male descendants) are […]