This period is associated with chapters 4055 of the book of isaiah, which lift up the promise of redemption for a people who are experiencing the judgment about which the prophet warned in the earlier chapters. The goal of 2 peter is to restore confidence and order to the church. First and second kings were originally one book, called in the hebrew text, kings, from the first word in 1. To reconcile the statements in the two passages, we must suppose that ahaziah, having reigned during the seventeenth and the greater part of the eighteenth year of jehoshaphat, was succeeded by his brother. So hezekiah said to isaiah, the word of the lord which you have spoken is. Elisha foretels that, notwithstanding the great straits to which the city of samaria is reduced, yet within twentyfour hours they shall have plenty, v. And ahab told jezebel all that elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. The two books of kings are called the 3 rd and 4 th book of kings in the septuagint as well as the vulgate. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 17 and more.
To demonstrate the justice of the exile, to affirm continuing hope in davids house, and to call for repentance so that israel might return from exile. Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in. The event answered the prediction both in the sudden plenty 2 kings 7. Whether he taught them out of the book of the law, or only by word of. The overviews for 1 kings and 2 kings are identical. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 4 the greeting 1.
And so it was, when king hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the lord. In the book of chronicles we have an account of his troubles, and his repentance. Perhaps sennacherib thought he had escaped the judgment of god, but he hadnt. It is still common in the east to pay custom and taxes in the fruits or natural produce of the land. Elisha heals the waters of jericho, those that mocked elisha. A commentary on the book of jeremiah southside christian. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Oct 30, 2016 it is much easier to talk about trust confidence in gods goodness and provision in the face of despair and doubt than it is to live it. The historian passes to the record of some of elishas minor miracles, belonging to the time whereof he is writing, and helping to explain the position of dignity and respect which he is found to occupy in the next chapter 2 kings 2. David guzik, a pastor, bible teacher, and author, has spent the last 20 years researching each passage in the bible in order to create what he considers to be his lifes work. He was judged with leprosy, from which he never recovered 2 kings 15. At the mercyseat of his almighty friend he opens his heart, spreads his case, like hezekiah, and makes his appeal.
The miracles showed his twofold power, both to confer benefits and to punish. Comparison of 1 samuel thru 2 chronicles kings of israel click to enlarge. Hobbs, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1985, 387 pp. The word may also be referring to the biblical city of gath, where a similar song was sung or a. And the angel of the lord came back the second time, and touched him. Enduring words for troubled times enduring word on. He met the bitter end of death at the end of swords held by his own sons. Again, full of anxiety, king hezekiah went to pray before the lord. Are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of judah. In the second verse we have the reason why the world belongs to god. The top 10 list below is a starting point for learning about 1 2 kings commentaries.
So he said, i have been very zealous for the lord god of hosts. Nineveh capital of assyria is destroyed under nabopolassar of babylon, 612 b. Beersheba and bethshemesh are said to belong to judah 1 kings 19. When david guzik was a young pastor in simi valley, california, he among many other pastors. The lord said the people of jerusalem will laugh at the king of assyria. Both common history, and the records of gods word, teach, that all the real godliness or goodness ever found on earth, is derived from the newcreating spirit of jesus christ. When elijah went to heaven elisha had the mantle entire 2 kings 2. Enduring word a free biblical commentary developed over the. Enduring word bible commentary 2 chronicles chapter 32. Moab rebelled against israel after the death of ahab. Volume 1 examining the intimated relationship and history between israel and judah, maximilian geneste provides extensive commentary on the composition and. Enduring word commentary series the book of 2 kings. Before that he served as director and teacher at kjv nkjv nlt niv esv csb nasb20 nasb95. Mighty hero, be thou crowned for ever king of kings and lord of lords.
It is not intended to be the final word because of its limitations. Apr 04, 2021 i stumbled upon this podcast from using the enduring word bible commentary app for years. Jehu shows them to the people, and excuses himself, and states that all is done according to the word of the lord, 2 kings 10. Gods word was true, even in its promises of judgment. He left the oxen and ran after elijah being powerfully moved to follow him, and wholly give himself up to his function. Focusing on providing exegetical commentary on the books of kings, c. Assyria began to emerge as a new international power under tiglathpileser ca. Notes on the hebrew text of the books of kings by c.
But the israelitish army was still encamped there, under the command of jehu. The water is naught, and the ground barren either it was so originally, at least as to that part of the city where the college of the prophets was. Characteristic of this biblical writer is a fondness for recording in detail many features of his. Experience the tragic drama of 2 kings as you follow the long descent of israel and judah to the destruction of jerusalem and babylonian exile. It offers an expansive vision of hope for the whole world and challenges believers to examine. Because he and his people would not listen to the warnings of god, the lord allowed the babylonians to bind king manasseh and take him as a captive to babylon. I sent him a small donation and actually received a handwritten thank you card. The prophets cloak was a sign of the prophets vocation keil. Join david guzik for enduring words for troubled times, a daily devotional. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 19 describes two lamentations, coming. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of. David guzik explains the book of 2 kings, helping you to understand this dramatic telling of gods love, patience, and faithfulness to his people.
Similarly, the prophetic ministry of elijah appears in both volumes 1 kings 17 19. Elijah is said to have repaired healed in hebrew the altar of the lord on mount carmel 1 kings 18. This is the latest release in enduring word medias commentary series by david guzik. The book of 2 kings enduring word media server himalaya. Enduring word is all about helping people meet and know jesus in and through his word, the bible. This lamentation mainly concerns the later kings of israel. Overview of the book of 2 kings reformed answers to. Enduring word bible commentary 2 samuel chapter 1 2 samuel 1 david. Fire called from heaven by elijah to the death of ahaziah. Childrens ministry curriculum by bookverse old testament. Recognized as some of the most enduring english bible commentary, simons critical work addresses challenges the church faced during the beginning of the enlightenment.
His mothers name was jedidah the daughter of adaiah of bozkath. Commentary on 2 kings by david guzik enduring word. Jehoram the son of ahab began to reign over israel in samaria the eighteenth year of jehoshaphatcompare 1 kings 22. Perhaps this means no more than that they should become household servants to the kings of babylon. The epistle was probably written before the gentile congregations became common. David guzik commentary on 2 chronicles 32, where god protects jerusalem from. Gods faithfulness is demonstrated as much by his judgment upon the wicked as it is by his mercy upon the repentant. Knowing the richness of the divine clemency and grace to the penitent, he. Best commentaries and books on 2 kings logos bible software. Produced for pastors and scholars trained in the original languages and in advanced exegetical skill, this commentary series has been regarded as a cutting edge resource for many years. The enduring word bible commentary is the result of decades of studying gods word. The mt and lxx have jehoaddin bdb 221, but the masoretic scholars suggest jehoaddan cf. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. And there he went into a cave, and spent the night in that place.
Chapters available 2 kings coffman commentaries on the. What is the background to, and meaning of proverbs 31. Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirtyone years in jerusalem. Sacrifice at places other than jerusalem is strictly forbidden. But in this chapter we have an account of its glorious deliverance, not by sword or bow, but by prayer and prophecy, and by the hand of an angel. The 66 volumes cover the entire bible, and each book is organized by both chapter and verse. See more ideas about book of numbers, bible, bible commentary. Enduring word exists to promote the work of christian discipleship and evangelism worldwide, mainly through the publication and dissemination of the bible teaching work of david guzik and likeminded people. Enduring word bible commentary 2 kings chapter 19 2 kings 19 god delivers jerusalem from assyria a. The book of 2 kings enduring word media server on apple. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. Pharaoh neco moves to reinforce the remnants of assyria against babylon. Elisha foretels that, notwithstanding the great straits to which the city of samaria is reduced, yet within twentyfour hours they shall have plenty. According to jewish tradition in the talmud the author was the prophet jeremiah.
Burneys notes on the hebrew test of the books of kings offers textual criticism, hermeneutic and presuppositional interpretation, and semantic analysis of the text. The words are not unsuitable for the sacred dance of joy in which david led the way upon. The sovereign lord planned all of this long ago, and the king of assyria was walking into his very own demise. David guzik commentary on 2 kings 19 describes how god delivers jerusalem from assyria, after king hezekiah seeks god in prayer. As his dominions embraced an extensive pasture country, he paid, as annual tribute, the wool of a hundred thousand lambs and a hundred thousand rams. Now ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in samaria, and was injured. He destroys all the kindred of ahab that remained in jezreel, 2 kings 10.
He sent eliakim, who was in charge of the palace, shebna the secretary, and the senior priests, all of them dressed in rough burlap, to the prophet isaiah son of amoz. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows through the bible text. Later, i had the same realization that his work is such a blessing to my study. Did you know that the enduring word bible commentary is currently being translated into arabic, chinese, and several other languages. Josiah moves to intercept him at megiddo and is killed in battle, 609.
The enduring word bible commentary is structured by each book of the bible. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. David guzik commentary on 1 kings 19, where elijah flees to the wilderness, where. So bad was the character, both of the israelites and their princes, as represented in the foregoing chapter, that one would have expected god should have cast off a people that had so cast him off. Macarthur new testament commentary set moody publishers. Read 1 corinthians 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the. Psalm 8 is the eighth psalm of the book of psalms, beginning in english in the king james.
To cast the cloak to or upon elisha was therefore an appropriate and significant way of designating him to the prophetic office. And he did what was right in the sight of the lord, and walked in all the ways of his father david. 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. The event answered the prediction both in the sudden plenty, and the death of the unbelieving lord. The revolt of moab to the sickness of ahaziah, king of israel. Text commentaries by david guzik david guzik is the pastor of calvary chapel santa barbara, california. Concerning amon we are only told that he lived in sin v. Download enduring word commentary and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. A summary of the reign of josiah, the son of amonjosiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirtyone years in jerusalem. This day is a day of trouble, and rebuke, and blasphemy. He also destroys fortytwo men, the brethren of ahaziah, king of judah, 2 kings 10. The germans use the word mantelkind of an adopted child. This chapter contains three related stories about how gods provision is not ultimate.
Overview of the book of 2 kings third millennium ministries. Chapter 19 jerusalems great distress we read of in the foregoing chapter, and left it besieged, insulted, threatened, terrified, and just ready to be swallowed up by the assyrian army. God answered hezekiah again with the prophet isaiah. Because thy heart was tender here are four tokens of true repentance and conversion to god in josiah.
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