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2 Kings
The Second Book of Kings
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The Second Book of Kings
Purpose
To clarify why both Israel and Judah were experiencing exile from the Promised Land
Author
Unknown
Date
Records events that occurred around 853–586 BC
Setting
Continues the story from 1 Kings of the divided kingdom, ending with both kingdoms experiencing exile
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IIKgs.1.1
1:1 After Ahab’s death, the Moabites felt secure enough to declare themselves free of their Israelite overlords (see 3:4-5). The historical notice anticipates the troubles that Israel would experience after the short-lived reign of Ahaziah (see 1 Kgs 22:51).
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IIKgs.1.11-13
1:11-13 Report of what happened to the previous contingent had apparently reached the king.
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IIKgs.1.13-14
1:13-14 In contrast to the first two officers, the third commander pleaded for mercy before Elijah and God.
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