Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Kings 2:12b - Yehoash Pays Hazael to Save Jerusalem

The same Yehoash who we praised for the Temple repairs was quick to empty the Temple treasury when faced with the threat of invasion by Hazael of Aram.

Kings 2:12a - Yehoash Fixes the Temple

Yehoash sets up an accountable and honest system for fund raising for Temple repairs.

Kings 2:11b - The Davidic Dynasty is Restored

Athaliah is deposed, Yoash is seated upon the throne of the Davidic Kings, and ba'al is eradicated from Judah.

Kings 2:11a - Athaliah Usurps the Crown of Judah

Athaliah, daughter of Ahab, takes advantage of the vacuum left by Yehu's murderous rampage and goes on a killing spree of her own, leading to her taking over the Kingdom of Judah.

Kings 2:9&10 - The Story of Yehu, Zealotry Gone Mad

We review the story of Yehu and where he went wrong.

Kings 2:10b - Yehu and Yehonadab Destroy the Temple of Ba’al

Yehu allies with Yehonadab and together they trick the followers of Ba'al into attending a great ceremony.  Yehu then slaughters everyone at the gathering and smashes the temple of Ba'al. Yehu's future career however, descends into failure.

Kings 2:10a - Yehu Leaves a Trail of Blood and Gore

Yehu continues to wreak his vengeance upon the House of Ahab, but begins to carry the violence way past his original mandate.

Kings 2:9c - Jezebel is Thrown to Her Death

Yehu continues to take vengeance against the evil house of Ahab, as Ahaziah King of Judah is killed and Jezebel gets thrown out of a window to the dogs.

Kings 2:9b - The Assassination of Yehoram

Yehu carries out the vengeance of God and assassinates Yehoram in the field of Navot.

Kings 2:9a - Yehu’s Secret Coronation

Elisha sends a student prophet on a secret mission to annoint Yehu as King and bring about the downfall of the house of Omri.