1 Moab rebelleth. 2 Ahaziah's messengers, sent to enquire concerning the event of his sickness of Baal-zebub, are turned back by Elijah, with a sentence of death from the Lord. 5 Ahaziah, apprised of the cause of their quick return, sendeth to apprehend Elijah, who twice calleth down fire from heaven upon those that come against him. 13 Moved by the humble suit of the third captain, and encouraged by an angel, he goeth to the king, and assureth him of his approaching death. 17 Ahaziah dieth, and is succeeded by Jehoram.
1 Elijah, having tried in vain to persuade Elisha to leave him, with his mantle divideth Jordan, and they both pass over on dry ground. 9 Elijah conditionally alloweth Elisha's request of a double portion of his spirit, and is taken up into heaven in a fiery chariot. 12 Elisha seeth it, and taking up Elijah's mantle divideth again the waters of Jordan, and is acknowledged for Elijah's successor. 16 The young prophets with difficulty obtain leave to seek for Elijah, and return without finding him. 19 Elisha with salt healeth the unwholesome waters of Jericho. 23 Bears destroy the children that mocked him.
1 Jehoram's evil reign. 4 Mesha king of Moab rebelleth. 6 Jehoram with Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom goeth against him; being distressed for want of water they apply to Elisha, who promiseth them water, and assureth them of victory. 20 The water cometh in great plenty, and is mistaken by the Moabites for blood; they come in hopes of spoil, and are entirely defeated. 26 The king of Moab, failing in his attempt to break through unto the king of Edom, sacrificeth his son, and raiseth the siege.
1 Elisha multiplieth a poor widow's oil in order to pay her debts. 8 He is hospitably entertained by a Shunammite woman, and in repayment obtaineth a son for her. 18 The child dieth, and is restored to life at Elisha's prayer. 38 He healeth the deadly pottage at Gilgal. 42 He miraculously satisfieth an hundred men with twenty barley loaves.
1 Naaman, captain of the Syrian host, upon the report of a captive maid, cometh to Samaria to be cured of his leprosy. 8 Elisha sendeth him to dip in Jordan, whereby he is healed. 15 Naaman acknowledgeth the true God; cannot prevail on Elisha to accept his presents; asketh for earth; and is sent away in peace. 20 Gehazi, Elisha's servant, by a lie obtaineth a present from Naaman, and is smitten with leprosy.
1 The sons of the prophets get leave to enlarge their dwelling: Elisha causeth the iron to swim. 8 He discloseth and disappointeth the counsels of the king of Syria, 11 who sendeth troops to apprehend him in Dothan. 15 Elisha's servant is terrified at seeing them, but is encouraged by his master with a vision of horses and chariots of fire. 18 The Syrians, struck blind at Elisha's prayer, are conducted by him into the midst of Samaria, where they recover their sight, are kindly entertained, and dismissed in peace. 24 Ben-hadad besiegeth Samaria, which occasioneth a great famine. 26 Women eat their own children. 30 The king sendeth to slay Elisha.
1 Elisha prophesieth an extraordinary plenty suddenly to take place in Samaria, and sheweth an unbelieving lord his unhappy doom. 3 Four lepers venture into the camp of the Syrians, and bring tidings of their hasty flight. 12 The king, fearing a stratagem, sendeth out spies, and finding the report true, spoileth the Syrian tents, which bringeth about the plenty foretold. 17 The unbelieving lord hath the charge of the gate, and being trodden to death verifieth the prophet's prediction.
1 The Shunammite, who to avoid the famine had by Elisha's advice left her country seven years, crieth unto the king, and hath her land restored to her. 7 Hazael, sent to enquire of Elisha concerning Ben-hadad's sickness, heareth from the prophet his own destination to the kingdom, and at his return killeth his master, and succeedeth him. 16 Jehoram reigneth wickedly in Judah. 20 Edom and Libnah revolt from him. 23 He dieth, and is succeeded by Ahaziah. 25 Ahaziah's wicked reign. 28 He assisteth Joram king of Israel against Syria, and visiteth him lying sick of his wounds at Jezreel.
1 Elisha sendeth a young prophet to Ramoth-gilead to anoint Jehu. 4 The prophet acquitteth himself of his commission, and fleeth. 11 Jehu acquainteth the other officers with the matter, is proclaimed king by them, and preventeth the news going before him to Jezreel. 16 Jehu meeteth Joram and Ahaziah by the way, and killeth Joram, who is cast into the field of Naboth. 27 Ahaziah is slain at Gur, and buried at Jerusalem. 30 Jezebel, looking out of a window at Jehu's entry into Jezreel, is thrown down into the street, and eaten by dogs, according to Elijah's prediction.
1 Jehu by his letters causeth Ahab's seventy sons to be slain in Samaria. 8 He excuseth the fact by the prophecy of Elijah, and destroyeth all Ahab's kindred and friends in Jezreel. 12 In his way to Samaria he slayeth two and forty of Ahaziah's brethren. 15 He taketh Jehonadab in the chariot with him, and destroyeth all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria. 18 By subtilty he slayeth at once all Baal's worshippers, and breaketh down his images and house. 29 Jehu followeth the sins of Jeroboam, but for having executed God's judgments on Ahab's house, is promised the continuance of the kingdom in his family to the fourth generation. 32 Hazael smiteth Israel. 34 Jehu dieth; his son Jehoahaz succeedeth him.
1 Jehoash, saved by Jehosheba his aunt from the general massacre of the royal family of Judah by Athaliah, is concealed six years in the house of the Lord. 4 In the seventh year Jehoiada the high priest, having taken measures for his security, bringeth him forth, and crowneth him. 13 Athaliah pressing forward into the temple is seized and slain. 17 Jehoiada restoreth the worship of God, abolisheth that of Baal, and fixeth the king on his throne to the great joy of the people.
1 Jehoash reigneth well so long as Jehoiada liveth. 4 The repair of the house of the Lord having been first left to the priests, and neglected, Jehoash provideth more effectually for it. 17 Hazael is diverted from his design against Jerusalem by a present out of the hallowed and royal treasures. 19 Jehoash is slain by a conspiracy of his servants: Amaziah succeedeth him.
1 Jehoahaz reigneth wickedly over Israel. 3 Israel oppressed by Hazael is relieved at the prayer of Jehoahaz. 8 Jehoahaz dieth; Joash succeedeth him. 10 His bad reign. 14 Elisha visited on his death bed by Joash, promiseth him three victories over the Syrians, whose overthrow had been complete but for the king's fault. 20 Elisha dieth; the Moabites invade the land; on whose appearance a dead man being cast into Elisha's grave, is raised to life on touching his bones. 22 Hazael, who had oppressed Israel, dying, Joash thrice defeateth Ben-hadad, and recovereth the cities taken by Hazael.
1 Amaziah's good reign. 5 His justice in punishing his father's murderers. 7 He smiteth Edom in the valley of salt. 8 His imprudent challenge to the king of Israel: Joash sheweth him the folly of it, but, finding him obstinate, defeateth him, and, breaking down the wall of Jerusalem, carrieth away the treasures found in it. 15 Jehoash dieth, and is succeeded by Jeroboam. 17 Amaziah is slain by a conspiracy. 21 The people of Judah make his son Azariah king, who buildeth Elath. 23 Jeroboam's bad reign: he recovereth the coast of Israel. 28 He dieth: Zachariah succeedeth him.
1 Azariah's good reign. 5 He is smitten with leprosy: during his life his son Jotham governeth in his name, and at his death succeedeth him. 8 Zachariah, the fourth and last king of Jehu's race, reigneth ill, and is slain by Shallum; 13 who after a month's reign is himself slain and succeeded by Menahem. 16 Menahem cruelly smiteth Tiphsah, which held out against him. 17 His wicked reign. 19 To secure himself on the throne he buyeth the alliance of Pul king of Assyria. 21 His death: Pekahiah succeedeth him; 23 who after a wicked reign of two years is slain and succeeded by Pekah. 27 Pekah's evil reign. 29 Tiglath-pileser carrieth part of Israel into captivity. 30 Hoshea slayeth and succeedeth Pekah. 32 Jotham reigneth well in Judah. 36 His acts and death: Ahaz succeedeth him.
1 Ahaz reigneth very wickedly. 5 Rezin and Pekah make war against him. 7 He hireth Tiglath-pileser against them, who taketh Damascus, and slayeth Rezin. 10 Ahaz causeth a new altar to be made for burnt offerings after a pattern sent by him from Damascus, and setteth aside the brasen altar for his private use. 17 He spoileth the temple of its ornaments for a present to the king of Assyria. 19 He dieth: Hezekiah succeedeth him.
1 Hoshea's wicked reign. 3 Becoming tributary to Shalmaneser, and afterward conspiring with the king of Egypt against him, he is shut up in prison. 5 Shalmaneser after a three years' siege taketh Samaria, and carrieth Israel away captive for their wickedness, as the prophets had predicted. 24 The strange nations, which were transplanted into the land of Israel, are plagued with lions; they send for one of the captive priests to teach them the worship of God, which they mix with their own idolatry.
1 Hezekiah's good reign. 4 He abolisheth idolatry, and prospereth. 9 In his time Samaria is taken, and Israel carried away captive for their sins. 13 Sennacherib invadeth Judah, and receiveth the appointed tribute from Hezekiah. 17 He sendeth Rab-shakeh, who insulteth Hezekiah, 28 and in a blasphemous speech soliciteth the people to revolt.
1 Hezekiah in deep affliction sendeth to desire Isaiah's prayers. 6 Isaiah returneth an answer of comfort. 8 Sennacherib, being called away to oppose the king of Ethiopia, sendeth a blasphemous letter to Hezekiah. 14 Hezekiah's prayer upon the receipt of it. 20 Isaiah's prophecy concerning the pride and overthrow of Sennacherib, and the prosperity of Zion. 35 An angel destroyeth the Assyrian army: Sennacherib is slain at Nineveh by his own sons.
1 Hezekiah, warned by Isaiah to prepare for death, upon his prayer is promised an addition of fifteen years to his life: 8 in confirmation whereof the shadow goeth ten degrees backward on the sundial of Ahaz. 12 Berodach-baladan sendeth to congratulate Hezekiah on his recovery, who ostentatiously sheweth the ambassadors his treasures. 14 Isaiah hearing this foretelleth the Babylonish captivity. 20 Hezekiah dieth: Manasseh succeedeth him.
1 Manasseh's wicked reign and great idolatry. 10 Prophecies uttered against Judah because of his wickedness. 17 He dieth: Amon succeedeth him. 19 Amon's wicked reign. 23 He is slain by a conspiracy of his servants; the people slay the murderers, and make Josiah king. 25 Amon's acts and burial.
1 Josiah's good reign. 3 He provideth for the repair of the temple. 8 Hilkiah having found a book of the law, it is read before the king; who is alarmed, and sendeth to the prophetess Huldah to enquire of the Lord. 15 Huldah prophesieth the destruction of Jerusalem, but not to take place till after Josiah's death.
1 Josiah causeth the book to be read in a solemn assembly. 3 He reneweth the covenant between the Lord and the people. 4 He destroyeth idolatry in Judah. 15 He burneth men's bones upon the altar at Beth-el according to the prophecy, sparing the sepulchre of the prophet who had foretold these things. 19 He pulleth down the idolatrous houses in the cities of Samaria, and slayeth the priests. 21 He causeth a solemn passover to be kept. 24 He putteth away witches and all abominations, and excelleth in piety all kings before and after him. 26 God's determined wrath against Judah for Manasseh's provocations. 28 Josiah's acts: 29 he is slain in a battle with Pharaoh-nechoh; Jehoahaz succeedeth him. 31 Jehoahaz after a wicked reign of three months is deposed and imprisoned by Pharaoh-nechoh, who maketh Jehoiakim king, and carrieth Jehoahaz to Egypt. 35 Jehoiakim taxeth the land for Pharaoh's tribute. 36 His wicked reign.
1 Jehoiakim first submitteth to, and afterward rebelleth against Nebuchadnezzar: God hasteneth the ruin of Judah, as foretold by the prophets. 5 Jehoiakim dieth: Jehoiachin succeedeth him. 7 The king of Egypt is vanquished by the king of Babylon. 8 Jehoiachin's wicked reign. 10 Jerusalem is besieged and taken; Jehoiachin with his family and the chief persons of Judah are carried captive to Babylon. 17 Zedekiah is made king, and reigneth wickedly: he rebelleth to the utter destruction of Judah.
1 Jerusalem is again besieged, 4 and taken by storm: Zedekiah fleeth, is taken, his sons slain, and his own eyes put out. 8 Nebuzar-adan having burned the temple and all the palaces of Jerusalem, and broken down the walls, carrieth the remnant of the people, except a few labourers, to Babylon. 13 He spoileth and carrieth away the valuable things of the temple. 18 The nobles of Judah are slain at Riblah. 22 Gedaliah, who was set over the people that were left, being treacherously murdered, the rest flee into Egypt. 27 Evil-merodach sheweth kindness to Jehoiachin in his captivity.