God told the widow to gather vessels and pour the oil herself 2 kings 4. Originally one book, they were divided by the septuagint translators. Study guide for 2 kings 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. The prophet elishas attention to ordinary work 2 kings 2 6 bible commentary produced by tow project as the northern kings slide deeper into apostasy and tyranny, god raises up prophets to oppose them more forcefully than ever. All this took place because the israelites had sinned against the lord their god, who had brought them up out of egypt from under the power of pharaoh king of egypt. Hear ye the word of the lordthis prediction, though uttered first to the assembled elders, was intimated to the kings messengers, who reported it to jehoram 2 kings 7. This seems to follow the previous pattern in elishas ministry. Tremper longman iii gives this commentary 5 stars highest rating in his 5th edition of the old testament commentary survey. Jan 02, 2020 the book of 2 kings concludes with the final overthrow and deportation of the people of israel and judah to assyria and babylon, respectively.
Study guide for 2 kings 7 a new version of this page can be found here. The event answered the prediction both in the sudden plenty 2 kings 7. But the assyrian records of the ninth and eighth centuries b. About this time tomorrow, a seah of the finest flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the gate of samaria. The reason we are studying old testament messianic expectations is because jesus linked so much of his identity and ministry to messianic and regal hopes e. Bible track is an online bible commentary and study site plus a bible reading plan. About this time tomorrow, a seah a of the finest flour will sell for a shekel b and two seahs c of barley for a shekel at the gate of samaria. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary on the book of 2 kings. Other tha n restudying genesis and exodus our bible study groups most recent old. This commentary has been through advanced checking. This insult echoed the words of the sons of the prophets 2 kings 2. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The greek translation of the old testament, the septuagint lxx, divided the book in two and this was followed by the latin vulgate version and english translations. Enoch was the only other man in the bible to do so genesis 5.
A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of 2 kings in easy english. First and second kings were originally one book, called in the hebrew text, kings, from the first word in 1. Hear ye the word of the lordthis prediction, though uttered first to the assembled elders, was intimated to the king s messengers, who reported it to jehoram 2 kings 7. The hebrew canon treats the 2 books of samuel as one book, and the 2 books of kings as one. In kings, davids son solomon leads israel to greatness, only to. By the cautious trial which the king made of the truth of it 2 kings 7. But if we looked on events as devoutly, and saw into their true character as deeply as the author of the books of kings does, we should see that many a similar coincidence, which we trace no farther than to men or circumstances, was due to the same divine cause which made the syrians to hear the noise. Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirtyone years in jerusalem. The analogy of the other miracles by multiplication, not in the gospels alone, but in these very histories 1 kings 17. It is curiously supposed by some that the miracle was not in the multiplication of the bread, but in causing the portions received to satisfy hunger. Aram was the ancient biblical name for what we today call syria. And that lord answered the man of god, and said, as in 2 kings 7. Sidlow baxter, in his book explore the book, introduces second kings with.
For an outline of both 1 and 2 kings see introduction to 1 kings. The book of 2 kings concludes with the final overthrow and deportation of the people of israel and judah to assyria and babylon, respectively. An easyenglish bible version and commentary lee level b on the book of 2 kings. It concludes the deuteronomistic history, a history of israel also comprising the books of joshua and judges and the book of samuel, which biblical commentators believe was written to provide a theological explanation for the destruction of the kingdom of judah by babylon in. Is this just scholars trying to show how smart they are or. Thus saith the lord, to morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of. Kings, or in greek, was originally a book of the former prophets in hebrew scripture.
Moab rebelled against israel after the death of ahab. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Read 2 kings 7 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study 2 kings 7 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
The book was divided into the two books of first kings and second kings in the historical books of the greek septuagint old testament, and continues as such in the latin vulgate and our christian old testament of the bible. This chapter begins with a prophecy of great plenty in samaria on the morrow, and of the death of an unbelieving lord, 2ki 7. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty. Bible history online images and resources for biblical history. Childs, introduction to the old testament as scripture, 288. Resources, free bible software, bible art, biblical history topics and study, and ancient bible maps of rome, greece, and ancient near east. He just wiped them all out of the land of canaan and sent them into the cities of the medes and into assyriaexiled. They had either had their dwellingplace near the gate, or had come near it for fear of the syrian army. Apr 02, 2016 watch our overview video on the books of 12 kings, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 7 and. Relations between israel and syria have, unfortunately, never been good. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page.
After they had marched for 7 days, the army had no more water. Study guide for 2 kings 7 by david guzik blue letter bible. The books of kings were originally one book in the hebrew text and formed a two volume corpus with the present books of samuel. This is the part of the story where all the pieces should come together, but instead, and quite literally, its where everything falls apart. Constables notes on 2 kings 2020 edition people not only lost their vision of god, they also lost their vision of their own vocation as a unique nation in the world exod. Study 2 kings 7 using the geneva study bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This may be estimated at a peck of fine flour for a dollar. In the first year of jehoram, elisha, returning out of moab into the land of israel, multiplies the widows oil. The time period covered by this book saw the emergence of. Although the writer is unknown, it was written while the first temple was still standing 1 kings 8. David guzik commentary on 2 kings 7 describes the miraculous provision of god. Niv application commentary nivac 9780310211297 by august.
Introduction this paper is a continuation of two previous papers given to the study of regal i. The prophet addresses the king and his attendants 2kings 7. Focusing on providing exegetical commentary on the books of kings, c. So ought men to share the good news of the gospel with all rom. They also meant, ascend, that we may be rid of thee and that we may continue unreproved by thee in our wicked ways. The prophet elishas attention to ordinary work 2 kings 2. Summary of the book of 2 kings this is the second part of the book of kings. Niv, biblical theology study bible, hardcover, comfort print. Bible study notes and comments kindle edition by pratte, david. By the end of this book, both kingdoms will have been conquered and destroyed.
For students, pastors, and teachers, check out the list of s top 50 bestselling commentaries. The same thing happened with the books of samuel and chronicles immediately before and after the books of kings. Note that 931bc marks the division of the kingdom into southern tribes judah and benjamin and ten. Bible commentary 2 kings 14 2 chronicles 25 visit bibletrack. His mothers name was jedidah the daughter of adaiah of bozkath. Burneys notes on the hebrew test of the books of kings offers textual criticism, hermeneutic and presuppositional interpretation, and semantic analysis of the text. Read 2 kings 7 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The prophet elijah left this earth without dying 2. Much of page 7 and the top of 8 if e book commentary on 8.
This second book of kings, which opens with the translation of elijah to heaven, and closes with the transportation of the captive jews to babylon, is more tragic than all which have preceded it. There were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate namely, of the city, out of which they were shut by virtue of gods law. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7 a which contains pertinent ellen g. These and other miraculous events testify to gods continuing work among his people. Originally this book and the preceding book were combined into one longer book in the hebrew bible. Thus saith the lord, to morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of samaria.
The book of kings is the ninth book of the hebrew bible or the eleventh and twelfth books of the christian old testament. Now ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in samaria, and was injured. The scripture clearly shows that the reason for the problem is that they had forsaken god, and as a result were removed from gods providential care. God told the alliance of kings to have ditches dug 2 kings 3. Book of second kings overview insight for living ministries.
The normal meaning of this phrase would refer to the back edge of the army camp, the. Therefore, 2 kings is actually the fourth book in the series on the history of the hebrew kings as presently arranged. F25 what these young ruffians meant was that, in their view elisha was an outcast. Bridging the centuries konkel connects past context to contemporary circumstances, helping us grasp the meaning and significance of 1 and 2 kings and understand how its myriad lessons and circumstances can inform our knowledge of god and decisions to act in todays world. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 7 and more. The waters of the jordan river rolled back twice 2 kings 2.