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. They worshipped other gods and followed the practices of the nations the LORD had driven out before them, as well as the practices that... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 12:3 Not Removing Everything
The high places, however, were not removed; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there. 2 Kings 12:3 Joash, as the new king, started by doing what was right according to God while Jehoida was the priest under him. Although he followed God very well, he did not remove the places of false... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 11:17 Who Is Your Contract With?
Jehoiada then made a covenant between the LORD and the king and people that they would be the LORD's people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. 2 Kings 11:17 Jehoiada was a priest who followed God faithfully. He had just had Joash anointed as king. As Joash was made king,... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 10:31 Doing Only Half Right
Yet Jehu was not careful to keep the law of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam, which he had caused Israel to commit. 2 Kings 10:31 Jehu had become king and had destroyed the family of Ahab according to God's word... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 9:36 God’s Word Will Be Fulfilled
They went back and told Jehu, who said, "This is the word of the LORD that he spoke through his servant Elijah the Tishbite: On the plot of ground at Jezreel dogs will devour Jezebel's flesh. 2 Kings 9:36 While Elijah still walked on the earth he had prophesied that when Jezebel dies, her body... Continue Reading →
