Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Kings 2:15 - The Kingdom of Israel Descends Into Chaos

While the Kingdom of Judah maintains a more stable monarchy, the Kingdom of Israel descends into complete chaos.

Kings 2:14b - God Tries the Carrot Over the Stick

We read of the reign of Jereboam II, and the wealth and security enjoyed by the people of israel.

Kings 2:14a - Israel and Judah Go to War

Amatzyahu King of Judah instigates a war against the Kingdom of Israel and fails terribly.  He ends up a victim of another conspiracy and is assassinated.

Kings 2:13b - Elisha’s Final Lesson

On his deathbed, Elisha tries to teach Yehoash the lesson of resilience, but he is unsuccesful.  We also read of the Elisha's postmortem "miracle" and the victory of Yehoash over Aram.

Kings 2:13a - God Listens to a Selfless Prayer

We learn of Yehoachaz, a not very righteous king of Israel, but none the less God listen's when approached in a selfless way.

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.