Publisher's Synopsis
Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament book of 2 Kings. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God.Comments include discussion of these topics: * Prophetic work of Elijah and Elisha* Divided Kingdoms of Israel and Judah* Evils of idolatry and related sins* Reigns of kings Hezekiah, Manasseh, Josiah, and others* Fall of the northern nation of Israel to Assyria* Fall of the southern nation of Judah to Babylon
