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November 17, 2024 – 2 Kings 9 – The revenge of Jehu, and the death of Jezebel

Elisha sends a disciple to anoint Jehu as the next king of Israel. He takes up his role with relish, slaying King Jehoram and Judah’s king Ahaziah, and finally dispatching Queen Jezebel according to the prophecy of Elijah. Notes on … Continue reading

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November 10, 2024 – 2 Kings 8 – Elisha foresees Hazael’s Treachery

God had previously told Elijah to “anoint” Hazael as king of Syria. Elisha takes up this mission, and foresees the suffering that this court advisor will bring as God’s vessel to bring judgment on Israel for its idolatry. Hazael then … Continue reading

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November 3, 2024 – A Pause to Consider Obadiah

We take a break this week from our narrative in 2 Kings. Rabbinical tradition says Obadiah the prophet lived during the reign of evil King Ahab and his queen Jezebel. He was an Edomite convert to Judaism, and therefore the … Continue reading

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October 27, 2024 – 2 Kings 7 – Lepers tell the Good News

Elisha delivers a cryptic prophecy about the end of the famine and siege of Samaria. God allows the Syrian army to hear the terrifying sound of his heavenly host, and they flee. Then four lepers discover the empty camp, and … Continue reading

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October 20, 2024 – 2 Kings 6 – More Chariots of Fire

God works miracles again through Elisha – an axe head floats, the prophet discerns the secret plans of the Syrian king, the angelic hosts and their chariots of fire are revealed to Elisha’s servant, and the enemy raiding party is … Continue reading

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September 15, 2024 – 2 Kings 5 – Naaman Healed of Leprosy

The high-ranking Syrian general Naaman seeks out the prophet Elisha for healing of his leprosy. He is at first offended when told to dip seven times in the Jordan River. His healing has a lot to say about our own … Continue reading

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September 8, 2024 – 2 Kings 4:38-44 – Two More Miracles by Elisha

The prophet Elisha makes clean a poisonous pot full of “pottage” and later feeds 100 men with only a little. These miracles looked back at a miracle of Moses, and foreshadowed those of Jesus. Both show how God’s provision for … Continue reading

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