2 Kings 11-15: Day 199: Journey Through the Bible in a Year

July 19, 2022

2 Kings 11-15
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Day 199: Journey Through the Bible in a Year
Focus Verses for Today: 2 Kings 13:4-6

Ask God for His understanding of 2 Kings 11-15. Read 2 Kings 11-15. Let’s journey!

Commentary: Ahab and Jezebel raised their children to be much like them. Their son, Ahaziah died a year after he became king, however, their daughter Athaliah married the King of Judah, Jehoram. Athaliah sought power, killing her grandchildren to become queen. Only one young royal prince survived, Joash. Joash, as he was approximately seven years of age, and had several advisors ruling in his place, including a Godly priest. Together, they helped restore Judah to the worship of the Lord God and dedicated money for the rebuilding and restoration of the Temple. Chapter 13 demonstrates God’s willingness to forgive all sin and the final miracle of Elisha…after his death. The remaining chapters are summaries of the numerous kings of Israel and Judah. Very few were considered good kings and even the good kings made mistakes, such as Uzziah (Azariah), whose death was mourned by Isaiah. Uzziah greatly suffered after attempting to intrude on the office of the priest.

Focus Verses: 2 Kings 13:4-6 – God was willing to forgive His people repeatedly for turning away from Him. He was willing to give them another chance. He is still a God of forgiveness. Do you need forgiveness in your life?

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