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Jehoshaphat continued his relationship with the leadership of Israel even though Jehoram, Ahab’s son, “did evil in the sight of the Lord”. He did destroy the “sacred pillar of Baal” that his father erected; yet he didn’t repent and/or leave transgressing and continuing to lead Israel into idolatry though. Moab had been placed under tribute…

Elijah is about to be translated into the Presence of the Lord; which had been communicated either from the prophet or the Lord to Elisha, and the two groups of prophetic students from Bethel and Jericho. In viewing this it appears as though it was test by Elijah for Elisha when being exhorted to “stay…

2 Kings is a continuation of a brief overview of the history of Israel and Judah, commencing with the rebellion of Moab against Israel (and likely Judah as well) from when David had defeated them. Their territory was in the area of Judah and Israel. Ahaziah, son of Ahab, had fallen through “the lattice of…

We read of the demise and death of Ahab during a conflict that had sought to reclaim Ramoth in Gilead. This city had likely been included in a treaty with Ben-Hadad; but wasn’t taken. As a result of some treaty or agreement, Israel and Judah had at least cordial attitudes with one another. Jehoshaphat was…

We read of the contrasts of integrity and godly character in this chapter. Naboth owned property that he had inherited from his father, which happened to be next to the palace and Ahab who desired Naboth’s land for a “vegetable garden”. For Ahab to even suggest purchasing the property from Naboth illustrates his disregard for…

Things can turn quickly when God is involved in the affairs of men, as we see in this chapter. The Syrian king, Ben-Hadad made haughty declarations against Israel and the God of Israel. Ben-Hadad laid claim to everything that he desired or his men desired. When a second declaration was made the phrase “whatever is…

This chapter presents one of the challenges those in ministry face; depression especially those who have a prophetic call on their lives. As with Elijah, it seems to surface AFTER a significant spiritual encounter with the works of darkness. Ahab returned and shared with his diabolical wife, Jezebel, “all that Elijah had done”; including executing…

We know by reading the Gospel of Luke and the book of James that this time frame was 3 1/2 years in length (an interesting parallel with Revelation’s time frame), that the famine took place. A number of scholars concur that Elijah spent six months by the brook Cherith and three years with the widow…

Is there a limit to the sin/transgression crossed that the Lord would bring judgment upon the offender? The answer appears to be “yes”, based on this scene from the life of Baasha. He had been elevated by the Lord, not man; yet he made Israel sin, that resulted in provocation of the Lord against Baasha…

Abijam’s reign as was short lived due to his NOT following in the ways of David. He lived in the ways of his father Rehoboam and only took the culture of Judah to increased levels of evil; such as, walking in the sins of Rehoboam, no loyalty toward the Lord and an unfaithful heart. Based…