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2 Kings 8:16-23

This Friday night at 7:30 we will continue our study of Kings on Zoom (link will be sent later). We will be considering 2 Kings 8:16-23 and the related chapters in 2 Chronicles 21:1-20 and 22:1-6. This particular study can be confusing because we have the King of Judah and the King of Israel with the same name and their name is translated two different ways: Jehoram or Joram depending on your translation. Even within the same translation the use of names is not always consistent. To help clarify this we will refer to the King of Judah as Jehoram ad the King of Israel as Joram.

King Jehoram of Judah: 2 Kings 8:16-23 & 2 Chronicles 21:1-20

1. How does the Holy Spirit describe Jehoram? Who was a major influence in his life?

2. What were some of the evil things he did?

3. Describe Elijah's letter to him. What was his response to this warning?

4. Who did the Lord use to bring judgment upon Jehoram? Had they been used by the Lord to discipline Israel before?

5. What do we see of the Lord in this chapter?

6. We have seen the service of Elijah & Elisha during our study. Are any of the written prophets coming into the picture yet? If so, who?

King Ahaziah of Judah: 2 Kings 8:24-29 & 2 Chronicles 22:1-6

1. How does the Holy Spirit describe Ahaziah? Was he know by another name also? Who was the major influence in his life?

2. Describe his alliance with Joram King of Israel to fight Aram (Syria) at Ramoth-gilead. Who had previously died in a battle at Ramoth-gilead?

(Note: we will see the death of Ahaziah in 2 Kings 9 where we see Jehu ruling over Israel)

The lives of these 2 kings are very sad. What can we learn from them and also about the Lord's covenant with David?

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