Scofield Reference Bible Notes of 1917 By C. I. Scofield
2 Kings
This book continues the history of
the kingdoms to the captivities. It includes the translation of Elijah and the
ministry of Elisha. During this period Amos and Hosea prophesied in Israel,
and Obadiah, Joel, Isaiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Jeremiah in
Judah.
Second Kings is in seven parts:
1. The last ministry and translation
of Elijah, 1:1-2:11.
2. The ministry of Elisha from the translation of Elijah to the anointing of
Jehu, 2:12-9:10.
3. The reign of Jehu over Israel, 9:11-10:36.
4. The reigns of Athaliah and Jehoash over Judah, 11:1-12:21.
5. The reigns of Jehoahaz and Joash over Israel, and the last ministry of Elisha,
13:1-25.
6. From the death of Elisha to the captivity of Israel, 14:1-17:41.
7. From the accession of Hezekiah to the captivity of Judah, 18:1-25:30.
The events recorded in Second Kings
cover a period of 308 years. (Ussher)
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