2 Kings: The Fall of Judah and Israel

by John MacArthur

Overview

During the time of the divided kingdom, both the nation of Israel in the north and Judah in the south witnessed great miracles and great failures as their kings vacillated between serving God and following pagan practices.

As God led the people through prophets such as Elisha, the clock on the nation's self-rule began to tick down. For to the east, the powerful kingdom of Assyria was threatening to conquer all the people in the land of Canaan. It was a time of decision: would God's people serve Him or divide their loyalties?

In this study, pastor John Mac Arthur will guide you through an in-depth look at this historical period, beginning with the godly reign of Jehoshaphat in Judah, continuing through the ministry of the prophet Elijah, and concluding with the fall of both kingdoms.

Studies include close-up examinations of Elisha, Naaman, Hezekiah, Josiah, and others, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "Obeying God in Every Situation" and "Renewing God's Word in Our Hearts."

—ABOUT THE SERIES—

The Mac Arthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John Mac Arthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:

• Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.
• Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.
• Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.
• Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780718034764
Publisher:	HarperChristian Resources
Publication date:	05/31/2016
Series:	MacArthur Bible Studies
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John Mac Arthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly two thousand English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and digital recordings by John Mac Arthur. John is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Slave, and The Mac Arthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

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Table of Contents

Introduction v

1 The Kingship of Jehoshaphat: 1 Kings 22:41-50 1

2 Elisha Takes the Mantle: 2 Kings 1:1-2:25 13

3 God's Miraculous Provision: 2 Kings 4:1-44 25

4 Naaman and Gehazi: 2 Kings 5:1-27 37

5 The Siege of Samaria: 2 Kings 6:8-7:20 51

6 The End of Ahab's Line: 2 Kings 9:1-10:36 63

7 Jehoash Rebuilds the Temple: 2 Kings 12:1-16 75

8 The Fall of Israel: 2 Kings 17:1-33 87

9 Hezekiah's Stand: 2 Kings 18:1-19:37 99

10 Josiah Renews God's Word: 2 Kings 22:1-23:25 111

11 The Fall of judah: 2 Kings 23:31-25:30 123

12 Reviewing Key Principles 135