In Second Kings, chapter ten, verse twenty-eight, Jehu had been chosen by God to destroy the idolatrous dynasty of Ahab, as in verse thirty and chapter nine, verses six through ten. Inherent in that call was the commission to eradicate Baalism, an unspeakable vile and cruel religion associated with fornication, drunkenness, and human sacrifice. The …
In Second Kings, chapter nine, verse twenty-five, Ahab and Jezebel, the parents of King Joram, as described in chapter three, verse one, had ruthlessly defrauded Naboth to steal his field. The episode happens in First Kings twenty-one, verses one through twenty-four. The dead body of their son was now in that very field. The parents’ …
In Second Kings, chapter nine, verse eight, God caused the fall of the house of Ahab because it had remained stubborn and unrepentant in its idolatry and apostasy, corrupting the entire nation of Israel as in Romans two, verses five through six. God’s righteous judgment on Ahab’s house in chapter ten, Ahab’s son Joram, and …
In Second Kings, chapter eight, verses eleven through twelve, in a vision from the Spirit of revelation, Elisha saw that Hazael would become King of Syria and perpetrate terrible evil against Israel, as in verses twelve to thirteen. Elisha wept because of what was coming upon Israel due to their apostasy. As a true man …
In Second Kings, chapter eight, verse two, the woman demonstrated sincere faith and faithfulness to God’s prophet in a time of general apostasy, as in chapter four, verses eight through thirty-seven, the Lord guided and helped her in her time of need. It is a satisfaction to find that there was yet faith in Israel. …
In Second Kings, chapter seven, verse sixteen, the Israelites understood that the word of the Lord was indeed valid. That His mercy, God has saved the apostate nation from calamity so that they might repent and turn to Him, and that unbelief and failure to follow God’s Word would result in further judgment. When the …
In Second Kings, chapter six, verse twenty-eight, there was a famine in Samaria, and Israel had lost their faith and departed from a covenant trust in God. His people committed horrible deeds against their children during a severe drought. A primary result of casting aside God and His Word is the loss of family love …
In Second Kings, chapter six, verses sixteen to seventeen, an unseen spiritual realm exists, consisting of a host of ministering angels active in the lives of God’s people, as in Genesis thirty-two, verse two, and Isaiah sixty-three, verse nine. Several principles may derive from this event. Not only is God for His people as in …
In Second Kings, chapter six, verse five, the story of the lost axe head illustrates God’s interest and care in what might appear to be an insignificant matter. An iron axe head at the time was an expensive tool, and this poor man felt keenly responsible for the borrowed equipment. The miracle served to communicate …
In Second Kings, chapter five, verse twenty, Elisha’s servant Gehazi had a desirous heart and sought to corrupt God’s gracious act for material prosperity. His transgression included betraying Elisha, lying to Naaman and Elisha, and dishonoring the name of God. In verses twenty-one through twenty-seven, Elisha’s only servant, Gehazi, is a base liar. The love …
