2
Kings
Summary[i]
This book continues the history of
the kingdoms to the captivities. It includes the translation of Elijah and the
ministry of Elisha. During this period Amos and Hosea prophesied in Israel, and
Obadiah, Joel, Isaiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Jeremiah in
Judah.
Second Kings is in seven parts:
1. The last ministry and translation of Elijah
(2 Kings 1:1 - 2:11).
2. The ministry of Elisha from the translation
of Elijah to the anointing of Jehu (2 Kings 2:12 - 9:10).
3. The reign of Jehu over Israel (2 Kings 9:11 -
10:36).
4. The reigns of Athaliah and Jehoash over Judah
(2 Kings 11:1 - 12:21).
5. The reigns of Jehoahaz and Joash over Israel,
and the last ministry of Elisha (2 Kings 13:1-25).
6. From the death of Elisha to the captivity of
Israel (2 Kings 14:1 - 17:41).
7. From the accession of Hezekiah to the
captivity of Judah (2 Kings 18:1 - 25:30).
The events recorded in Second
Kings cover a period of 308 years. (Ussher)