2 Kings is a work of the Hebrew Bible, part of the Deuteronomistic History, which tells the story of the kings of Israel and Judah from the death of King David to the release of Jehoiachin from imprisonment in Babylon. The book is divided into two parts, the first covering the reigns of the kings of Israel and the second covering the reigns of the kings of Judah. The book begins with the death of King David and the succession of his son Solomon. Solomon's reign is marked by great wealth and wisdom, but also by his idolatry and the division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom of Israel is ruled by a succession of kings, including Ahab, Jehu, and Jeroboam II, while the southern kingdom of Judah is ruled by a succession of kings, including Rehoboam, Asa, and Hezekiah. The book ends with the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians and the release of Jehoiachin from captivity in Babylon. Throughout the book, the prophets Elijah, Elisha, and Isaiah are active in both kingdoms, warning of the consequences of idolatry and encouraging the people to repent and turn back to God.
By Jeremiah · First published -1900 · Genre: Religious Text, Historical Fiction, Fantasy · 25 chapters