July 14, 2024 – 2 Kings 1 – Ahaziah’s Short, Pathetic Reign

Ahab is succeeded by his son Ahaziah. The new king falls through the railing on the roof of his palace and is injured. He sends messengers to ask for healing from Baalzebub, the god of Ekron. Elijah intercepts his messengers and tells them that the king will die. The king sends soldiers to arrest Elijah, but God consumes them in fire from heaven. Elijah eventually confronts the king in person, and his prophecy comes true – Ahaziah dies.

Notes on 2 Kings 1:1-18

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