The Divided Kingdom
A Survey of the Bible
1-2 Kings, 2 Chronicles
http://kohlin.com/BibleSurvey/
1
The Divided Kingdom
Division Between Israel and Judah
People Request Freedom (1 Kings12:1-5; 2 Chron 10:1-5) – ca 931 BC –
in Shechem
Rehoboam asks Advice (1 Kings 12:6-11; 2 Chron 10:6-11)
Greater Burdens Levied (1 Kings 12:12-15; 2 Chron 10:12-15)
All but Judah Rebel (1 Kings 12:16-19; 2 Chron 10:16-19)
In Israel
Jeroboam King of Israel (1 Kings 12:20) – 931 BC
In Judah
Prophet thwarts Civil War (1 Kings 12:21-24; 2 Chron 11:1-4) – in
Jerusalem
In Israel
Altars at Dan and Bethel (q Kings 12:25-33; 2 Chron 11:15) – in Shechem
In Judah
Levites flee to Judah (2 Chron 11:13,14)
Orthodox flee to Judah (2 Chron 11:16,17) – Jerusalem
2
The Divided Kingdom
Division Between Israel and Judah (continued)
In Israel
Prophesy against Altar (1 Kings 13:1-3) – in Bethel
Jeroboam’s hand Withered (1 Kings 13:4-6)
Prophet refuses Hospitality (1 Kings 13:7-10)
Prophet Lies (1 Kings 13:11-19)
Man of God Killed (1 Kings 13:20-24)
Prophet buries his Victim (1 Kings 13:25-32)
Jeroboam continues Idolatry (1 Kings 13:33,34)
Jeroboam’s Son Sick (1 Kings 14:1-4)
Prophecy against Jeroboam (1 Kings 14:5-16)
Jeroboam’s Son Dies (1 Kings 14:17,18)
3
The Divided Kingdom
Division Between Israel and Judah (continued)
In Judah
Rehoboam fortifies Judah (2 Chron 11:5-12)
Rehoboam’s Family (2 Chron 11:18-23)
Judah turns to Idolatry (1 Kings 14:22-24; 2 Chron 12:1,14)
Invasion from Egypt (1 Kings 14:25; 2 Chron 12:2-4)
Shemaiah explains Reason (2 Chron 12:5-8)
Gold Shields taken (1 Kings 14:26-28; 2 Chron 12:9-11)
Judah not all Bad (2 Chron 12:12)
Constant War with Israel ( 1 Kings 14:30, 15:6; 2 Chron 12:15b)
Record of Rehoboam’s Reign (1 Kings 14:21,29; 2 Chron 12:13,15a)
Death of Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:31; 2 Chron 12:16)
4
The Divided Kingdom
Division Between Israel and Judah (continued)
In Judah
Abijah King of Judah (1 Kings 15:1,2; 2 Chron 13:1,2a) – ca 914 BC
War between Judah and Israel (1 Kings 15:7b; 2 Chron 13:2b,3)
Abijah’s message to Jeroboam (2 Chron 13:4-12) – Hill country of Ephraim
Judah survives Ambush (2 Chron 13:13-20a)
Abijah’s Family ( 2 Chron 13:21)
Abijah’s Character (1 Kings 15:3-5) – Jerusalem
Death of Abijah (1 Kings 15:7a,8a); 2 Chron 13:22, 14:1a) – 911 BC
5
The Divided Kingdom
Two Kingdoms in Contrast
In Judah
Peace under Asa (1 Kings 15:8b-10; 2 Chron 14:1b) – ca 911 BC
Asa reforms Judah (1 Kings 15:11; 2 Chron 14:2-5)
Asa refortifies Judah (2 Chron 14:6-8)
In Israel
Jeroboam Dies ( 1 Kings 14:19,20a; 2 Chron 13:20b)
Nadab King of Israel (1 Kings 14:20b, 15:25) – 910 BC
Nadab’s Character (1 Kings 15:26)
Nadab Assassinated (1 Kings 15:31,27) – 909 BC
Baasha King of Israel (1 Kings 15:28) – 909 BC
Jeroboam’s Family Killed (1 Kings 15:29,30)
Baasha’s Character (1 Kings 15:33,34) – in Tirzah
6
The Divided Kingdom
Two Kingdoms in Contrast (continued)
In Judah
Judah repels Ethiopians (2 Chron 14:9-15) – at Marashah
Warning from Azariah (2 Chron 15:1-7)
Asa Reforms Judah Again (1 Kings 15:12,14,15; 2 Chron 15:8,17,18)
Four more peaceful years (2 Chron 15:19)
Renewal of Covenant ( 2 Chron 15:9-15)
Mother removed as Queen ( 1 Kings 15:13; 2 Chron 15:16)
Baasha threatens War ( 1 Kings 15:16,17, 32; 2 Chron 16:1)
Asa enlists Syria’s Aid (1 Kings 15:18-21; 2 Chron 16:2-5)
Rajah Dismantled ( 1 Kings 15:22; 2 Chron 16:6)
Hanani rebukes Asa (2 Chron 16:7-9)
Asa responds Angrily (2 Chron 16:10)
7
The Divided Kingdom
Two Kingdoms in Contrast (continued)
In Israel
Jehu warns Baasha (1 Kings 16:7,1-4)
Baasha Dies (1 Kings 16:5,6a) – 886 BC
Elah King of Israel (1 Kings 16:6b,8,14) – 886 BC
Elah Assassinated (1 Kings 16:9,10) – 885 BC – in Tirzah
Zimri King for a Week (1 Kings 16:15a) – in Tirzah
Baasha’s family Killed (1 Kings 16:11-13,20)
Zimri commits Suicide (1 Kings 16:15b-19)
Omri and Tibni Compete (1 Kings 16:21) – 885 BC
Omri arranges marriage (1 Kings 16:31a) – 885 BC
Omri gains full Control (1 Kings 16:22,23) – 880 BC
Samaria made Capital (1 Kings 16:24) – Samaria
Omri’s Character (1 Kings 16:25,26)
Omri Dies (1 Kings 16:27,28a) – 874 BC
8
The Divided Kingdom
Two Kingdoms in Contrast (continued)
In Israel
Ahab King of Israel (1 Kings 16:28b,29) – 874 BC
Ahab the Worst King (1 Kings 16:30,31b-33, 21:25,26
Jericho Rebuilt (1 Kings 16:34) – Jericho
In Judah
Asa’s diseased Feet (1 Kings 15:23b; 2 Chron 16:12)
Death of Asa (1 Kings 15:23a,24a; 2 Chron 16:11,13,14) – 870 BC – in
Jerusalem
Jehoshaphat King of Judah (1 Kings 15:24b; 22:41,42; 2 Chron 17:1;
20:31) 870 BC
Character of Jehoshaphat (1 Kings 22:43,46,47; 2 Chron 20:32,33)
Judah Prospers (2 Chron 17:2-6)
Law taught in Juday (2 Chron 17:7-9)
Jehoshaphat becomes Wealthy (2 Chron 17:10-13a, 18:1a)
Strong Military Power (2 Chron 17:13b-19)
Treaty with Ahab (1 Kings 22:44; 2 Chron 18:1b)
9
The Divided Kingdom
Elijah the Prophet
In Israel
Elijah foretells Drought (1 Kings 17:1)
Elijah fed by Ravens (1 Kings 17:2-7) – at the Brook Kerith
Widow’s unlimited Meal (1 Kings 17:8-16) – at Zarephath
Widow’s Son Raised (1 Kings 17:17-24)
Elijah sent to Ahab (1 Kings 18:1,2a) – Samaria
Obadiah given Mission (1 Kings 18:2b-6)
Elijah and Obadiah Meet (1 Kings 18:7-15)
Priests of Baal Summoned (1 Kings 18:16-21) – Mount Carmel
Elijah proposes Test (1 Kings 18:22-25)
Elijah mocks Priests (1 Kings 18:26-29)
10
The Divided Kingdom
Elijah the Prophet (continued)
In Israel
God’s power Demonstrated (1 Kings 18:30-39)
Baal’s priests Slain (1 Kings 18:40)
Rain ends Drought (1 Kings 18:41-45)
Jezebel threatens Elijah (1 Kings 18:46, 19:1,2) – Jezreel
Elijah prays to Die (1 Kings 19:3,4) – Beersheba
Elijah sent to Horeb (1 Kings 19:5-8) – Mount Horeb
God appears on Horeb (1 Kings 19:9-12)
Elihah’s mission Told (1 Kings 19:13-18)
Elisha called as Prophet (1 Kings 19:19-21)
11
The Divided Kingdom
Ahab and Jezebel
In Israel
Syria besieges Samaria (1 Kings 20:1) – in Samaria – ca 857 BC
Negotiations Fail (1 Kings 20:2-12)
God assures Ahab (1 Kings 20:13,14)
Ahab defeats Syrians (1 Kings 20:15-22)
Israel prevails Again (1 Kings 20:23-30a) – at Aphek – ca 856 BC
Ahab spares Ben-Hadad (1 Kings 20:30b-34)
Prophet rebukes Ahab (1 Kings 20:35-43)
Peace with Syria (1 Kings 22:1)
Ahab covets Vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-3) – in Samaria
Jezebel’s deadly Scheme (1 Kings 21:4-16)
Elijah tells Punishment (1 Kings 21:17-24)
Repentance brings Stay (1 Kings 21:27-29)
Amaziah becomes Co-regent (1 Kings 22:51) – in Samaria
Jehoshaphat joins Ahab (1 Kings 22:2-4; 2 Chron 18:2,3) – 853 BC
12
The Divided Kingdom
Ahab and Jezebel (continued)
In Israel
Prophets promise Victory (1 Kings 22:5,6,10-12; 2 Chron 18:4,5,9-11)
Micaiah’s Prophecy (1 Kings 22:7-9,13-28; 2 Chron 18:6-8,12-27)
Ahab killed in Battle (1 Kings 22:29-36; 2 Chron 18:28-34) – at Ramoth
Gilead – 853 BC
Jeshoshaphat Rebuked (2 Chron 19:1-3) – in Jerusalem
Ahab Buried (I Kings 22:37-40a) – in Samaria
Ahaziah Rules Alone (1 Kings 22:40b) – 853 BC
Ahaziah’s Character (1 Kings 22:52,53)
Moab Revolts (2 Kings 1:1, 3:4,5)
In Judah
Justice System Reformed (2 Chron 19:4-11) – in Jerusalem
Moabites Invade Judah (2 Chron 20:1,2)
Jehoshaphat Prays (2 Chron 20:3-12)
God’s Spirit Answers (2 Chron 20:13-19)
13
The Divided Kingdom
Ahab and Jezebel (continued)
In Judah
Moabites Destroyed (2 Chron 20:20-24) – Desert of Tekoa
Triumphant Return (2 Chron 20:25-30) – Valley of Beracah
Limited Shipping Alliance (2 Chron 20:35-37; 1 Kings 22:48,49) –
Jerusalem
In Israel
Ahaziah falls Ill (2 Kings 1:2) – in Samaria
Elijah brings Prophecy (2 Kings 1:3-8)
Messengers Killed (2 Kings 1:9-14)
Ahaziah told of Death (2 Kings 1:15,16)
Ahaziah Dies (2 Kings 1:17a,18) – 853 BC
Joram (Jehoram) becomes King (2 Kings 1:17b, 3:1) – 853-852 BC
Joram’s Character (2 Kings 3:2,3)
14
The Divided Kingdom
Elisha the Prophet
Elijah Taken Up (2 Kings 2:1-11)
Elisha receives Spirit (2 Kings 2:12-15)
No Trace of Elijah (2 Kings 2:16-18) – Jericho
Elisha purifies Water (2 Kings 2:19-22)
Children Jeer Elisha (2 Kings 2:23-25) – in Samaria
Miracle of Increased Oil (2 Kings 4:1-7)
Son promised to Shunammite (2 Kings 4:8-17)
Elisha purifies Stew (2 Kings 4:38-43) – in Gilgal
Hundred fed with Loaves (2 Kings 4:42-44)
Shunammite’s Son Raised (2 Kings 4:18-37) – in Shunem
Famine Foretold (2 Kings 8:1,2)
Axhead made to Float (2 Kings 6:1-7
15
The Divided Kingdom
Miracles and Massacres
In Judah
Jehoram Co-regent Again (2 Kings 8:16,17; 2 Chron 21:5) – 853 BC?
Jehoram kills Brothers (2 Chron 21:2-4)
Judah joins against Moab (2 Kings 3:6-9)
Water and Victory Promised (2 Kings 3:10-20)
Moabites Defeated (2 Kings 3:21-27)
Death of Jehoshaphat (1 Kings 22:45,50a; 2 Chron 20:34, 21:1a) – 848 BC?
Jehoram (Joram) reigns Alone (1 Kings 22:50b; 2 Chron 21:1b,20a) – 848
BC
Character of Jehoram (2 Kings 8:18,19; 2 Chron 21:6,7,11)
Mysterious Letter from Elijah (2 Chron 21:12-15)
Foreign Armies Invade (2 Chron 21:16,17)
Edom and Libnah Revolt (2 Kings 8:20-22; 2 Chron 21:8-10)
16
The Divided Kingdom
Obadiah’s Prophecy Against Edom
Preface (Obad 1)
Pride Rebuked (Obad 2-4)
Vulnerability Exposed (Obad 5-7)
Reason for Punishment (Obad 8-14)
Future Destruction (Obad 15-18)
God’s People Restored (Obad 19-21)
17
The Divided Kingdom
Miracles and Massacres (continued)
In Judah
Jehoram Struck Ill (2 Chron 21:18)
In Israel
Syria’s Plans Thwarted (2 Kings 6:8-12)
Syrians Blinded (2 Kings 6:13-18) – in Dothan
Syrians Released in Samaria (2 Kings 6:19-23) – in Samaria
Woman’s Land Restored (2 Kings 8:3-6)
Naaman Healed of Leprosy (2 Kings 5:1-14) – Jordan River
Naaman expresses Faith (2 Kings 5:15-19a)
Gehazi’s Sin (2 Kings 5:19b-27)
Second Siege of Samaria (2 Kings 6:24) – Samaria
Famine brings Sufferings (2 Kings 6:25-31)
Promise of Plenty (2 Kings 6:32-7:2)
18
The Divided Kingdom
Miracles and Massacres (continued)
In Israel
Discovery by Lepers (2 Kings 7:3-8)
Discovery Reported (2 Kings 7:9-11)
Discovery Confirmed (2 Kings 7:12-16)
Prophecies Fulfilled (2 Kings7:17-20)
In Judah
Jehoram Dies (2 Kings 8:23,24a; 2 Chron 21:19,20b) – 841 BC – Jerusalem
Ahaziah (Jehoahaz) King (2 Kings 8:24b-26, 9:29; 2 Chron 22:1-2) – 841 BC
Character of Ahaziah (2 Kings 8:27; 2 Chron 22:3,4)
In Israel
Elisha meets with Hazael (2 Kings 8:7-13)
Hazael Kills Ben-Hadad (2 Kings 8:14,15)
Ahaziah Aids Joram (2 Kings 8:28; 2 Chron 22:5) – 841 BC
Joram Wounded (2 Kings 8:29a, 9:14b,15a; 2 Chron 22:6a)
19
The Divided Kingdom
Miracles and Massacres (continued)
In Israel
Ahaziah Visits Joram (2 Kings 8:29b; 2 Chron 22:6b)
Jehu Anointed Israel’s King (2 Kings 9:1-33) – Ramoth Gilead – 841 BC
Jehu Kills Joram (2 Kings 9:14a, 15b-26)
Ahaziah also Wounded (2 Kings 9:27; 2 Chron 22:7)
Jezebel Killed (2 Kings 9:30-37) – in Jezreel
Ahab’s Princes Massacred (2 Kings 10:1-11) – in Samaria
Ahaziah’s Princes Massacred (2 Kings 10:12-14; 2 Chron 22:8) – at Beth
Eked
Ahaziah found and Killed (2 Kings 9:28; 2 Chron 22:9) – to Jerusalem
Jehonadab joins Jehu (2 Kings 10:15,16)
Ahab’s Family Killed (2 Kings 10:17) – Samaria
20
The Divided Kingdom
The Era of Joash in Judah
In Judah
Athaliah usurps Throne (2 Kings 11:1; 2 Chron 22:10) – 841 BC
Joash saved from Coup (2 Kings 11:2,3; 2 Chron 22:11,12)
In Israel
Jehu destroys Baal Worship (2 Kings 10:18-28)
God’s promise to Jehu (2 Kings 10:30)
Jehu like Jeroboam (2 Kings 10:29,31)
In Judah
Jehoiada plans for Joash (2 Kings 11:4-11; 2 Chron 23:1-10) – Jerusalem
Joash Crowned (2 Kings 11:12; 2 Chron 23:11) – 835 BC
Athaliah Killed (2 Kings 11:13-16; 2 Chron 23:12-15) – 835 BC
Joash becomes Child-King (2 Kings 11:21, 12:1; 2 Chron 24:1)
People feel Renewal (2 Kings 11:17-20; 2 Chron 23:16-21)
Jehoiada’s Influence (2 Kings 12:2; 2 Chron 24:2)
Traces of Paganism (2 Kings 12:3)
21
The Divided Kingdom
The Prophecy of Joel
Preface (Joel 1:1)
Devastation by Locusts (Joel 1:2-12)
Call for Repentance (Joel 1:13-20)
Day of the Lord (Joel 2:1-11)
Call for Rededication (Joel 2:12-17)
Promise of Blessing (Joel 2:18-27)
Promise of God’s Spirit (Joel 2:28-32)
Punisment of Enemies (Joel 3:1-8)
Promise of Victory (Joel 3:9-17)
Restoration of Judah (Joel 3:18-21)
22
The Divided Kingdom
The Era of Joash in Judah (continued)
In Judah
Joash takes Wives (2 Chron 24:3)
Order to Repair Temple (2 Kings 12:4,5; 2 Chron 24:4,5) – Jerusalem
In Israel
Foreign Armies Attack (2 Kings 10:32,33)
Jehu Dies (2 Kings 10:34,35a,36) – 814 BC
Jehoahaz King of Israel (2 Kings 10:35b,13:1) – 814 BC
Character of Jehoahaz (2 Kings 13:2)
In Judah
Repairing of the Temple (2 Kings 12:6-16; 2 Chron 24:6-14)
Death of Jehoiada (2 Chron 24:15,16)
Joash accepts Paganism (2 Chron 24:17-19) – Jerusalem
Jehoiada’s Son Killed (2 Chron 24:20-22)
23
The Divided Kingdom
The Era of Joash in Judah (continued)
In Israel
Israel oppressed by Syrians(2 Kings 13:3)
Jehoahaz Repents (2 Kings 13:4)
Israel suffers Greatly (2 Kings 13:7)
In Judah
Judah Punished by Syrians (2 Chron 24:23,24)
Syrians Bought Off (2 Kings 12:17,18)
In Israel
Jehoahaz Dies (2 Kings 13:8,9a) – 798 BC – Samaria
Jehoash King of Israel (2 Kings 13:9b,10) – 798 BC
Character of Jehoash (2 Kings 13:11)
Elisha’s Deathbed Prophecy (2 Kings 13:14-19)
Elisha Dies (2 Kings 13:20a)
In Judah
Joash Assassiinated (2 Kings 12:20,21a,19; 2 Chron 24:25-27a) – 796 BC
– Beth Millo
24
The Divided Kingdom
Era of Jeroboam II in Israel
In Judah
Amaziah King of Judah (2 Kings 12:21b, 14:1,2; 2 Chron 24:27b, 25:1) –
Jerusalem
Amaziah’s Character (2 Kings 14:3-6; 2 Chron 25:2-4
In Israel
Surprise in Elisha’s Tomb (2 Kings 13:20b,21)
Success against Syrians (2 Kings 13:22-25)
In Judah
Amaziah plans Edom Campaign (2 Chron 25:5)
Mercenaries sent Back (2 Chron 25:6-10)
Edomites Destroyed (2 Kings 14:7; 2 Chron 25:11,12)
Mercenaries wreak Havoc (2 Chron 25:13)
Amaziah sets up Idols (2 Chron 25:14-16)
Judah Beaten by Israel (2 Kings 14:8-14; 2 Chron 25:17-24)
25
The Divided Kingdom
The Preaching of Jonah Against Nineveh
God Calls Johah (Jon 1:1,2)
Jonah Runs Away (Jon 1:3)
Thrown Into the Sea (Jon 1:4-16)
Swallowed by Fish (Jon 1:17)
Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 2:1-9)
Jonah put on Ground (Jon 2:10)
Mission ordered Again (Jon 3:1,2)
Ninevites Repent (Jon 3:3-5)
King orders Righteousness (Jon 3:6-9)
God Has Compassion (Jon 3:10)
Jonah Angry at God (Jon 4:1-4)
Gourd shows God’s Concern (Jon 4:5-11)
In Israel
Israel Restored (2 Kings 13:5, 14:25-27)
Israel Continues Sin (2 Kings 13:6)
26
The Divided Kingdom
The Prophecies of Hosea
Preface (Hos 1:1)
Hosea’s own Family (Hos 1:2-9)
Hope for Future (Hos 1:10-2:1)
Anger against Wife (Hos 2:2-13)
Forgiveness and Acceptance (Hos 2:14-23)
Hosea takes Gomer Back (Hos 3:1-3)
Israel’s own Redemption (Hos 3:4,5)
Charge Against Israel (Hos 4:1-6a)
Sins of the Priests (Hos 4:6b-9)
Adultery of Idolatry (Hos 4:10-19)
Judgment Pronounced (Hos 5:1-15)
27
The Divided Kingdom
The Prophecies of Hosea (continued)
Israel Expresses Repentance (Hos 6:1-3)
Repentance Short-lived (Hos 6:4-11)
Israel’s Wickedness (Hos 7:1-7)
Foreign Relations (Hos 7:8-16)
Censure for Calf Idols (Hos 8:1-14)
Punishment in Store (Hos 9:1-17)
Prediction of Captivity (Hos 10:1-15)
God’s Love for Israel (Hos 11:1-11)
Recitation of Israel’s Sins (Hos 11:12-13:3)
The Wrath of God (Hos 13:4-16)
Promise of Forgiveness (Hos 14:1-9)
28
The Divided Kingdom
Era of Jeroboam II in Israel (continued)
In Judah
Amaziah Renews Reign (2 Kings 14:7; 2 Chron 25:25)
Amaziah Assassinated (2 Kings 14:18-20; 2 Chron 25:26-28) – 767 BC
Uzziah (Azariah) Made King (2 Kings 14:21,15:1,2; 2 Chron 26:1,3) –
Jerusalem
Uzziah’s Character (2 Kings 15:3; 2 Chron 26:4,5)
High Places Remain (2 Kings 15:4)
Elath Rebuilt (2 Kings 14:22; 2 Chron 26:2)
Success against Philistines (2 Chron 26:6-8)
Uzziah’s Industries (2 Chron 26:9,10,15)
Uzziah’s Military Strength (2 Chron 26:11-14)
29
The Divided Kingdom
The Prophecies of Amos
Preface (Amos 1:1)
Judgment Against Nations (Amos 1:2)
Against Syrians (Amos 1:3-5)
Against Philistines (Amos 1:6-8)
Against Tyre (Amos 1:9,10)
Against Edomites (Amos 1:11,12)
Against Ammonites (Amos 1:13-15)
Against Moabites (Amos 2:1-3)
Against Judah (Amos 2:4,5)
Against Israel (Amos 2:6-16)
God’s Plans Revealed (Amos 3:1-10)
Promise of Punishment (Amos 3:11-15)
God’s Many Warnings (Amos 4:1-11)
Need to Prepare (Amos 4:12,13)
Cry Against Injustice (Amos 5:1-15)
30
The Divided Kingdom
The Prophecies of Amos (continued)
Day of The Lord (Amos 5:16-20)
Emptiness of Ritual (Amos 5:21-26)
Prediction of Captivity (Amos 5:27)
Rebuke for Complacency (Amos 6:1-7)
Rebuke for Pride (Amos 6:8-14)
Vision of Locusts (Amos 7:1-3)
Vision of Fire (Amos 7:4-6)
Vision of Plumb Line (Amos 7:7-9)
Vision of Ripe Fruit (Amos 8:1-3)
Unethical Religion (Amos 8:4-6)
Promise of Punishment (Amos 8:7-14)
Vision of the Altar (Amos 9:1-10)
Promise of Restoration (Amos 9:11-15)
Priest’s Angry Response (Amos 7:10-13)
Amos’ Answer (Amos 7:14-17)
31
The Divided Kingdom
Era of Jeroboam II in Israel (continued)
In Israel
Death of Jeroboam II (2 Kings 14:28,29a) – 753 BC
Zechariah King of Israel (2 Kings 14:29b,15:8) – Samaria
Zechariah’s Character (2 Kings 15:9)
Zechariah Assassiinated (2 Kings 15:10,11) – 752 BC
Promise to Jehu Fulfilled (2 Kings 15:12)
Shallum Assassinated (2 Kings 15:13-15) – 752 BC
Menahem King of Israel (2 Kings 15:16,17) – 752 BC
Menahem’s Character (2 Kings 15:18)
Era of Uzziah and Jotham in Judah
In Judah
Sin Makes Uzziah Leprous (2 Kings 15:5a; 2 Chron 26:16-21a) –
Jerusalem
Jotham Co-Regent (2 Kings 15:5b; 2 Chron 26:21b)
32
The Divided Kingdom
The Prophecies of Isaiah
Preface (Isa 1:1)
Judah’s Sinful State (Isa 1:2-9)
Parable of Vineyard (Isa 5:1-7)
Sin of Religious Formalism (Isa 1:10-17)
Sin of Injustice (Isa 1:21-26)
Sin of Idolatry (Isa 2:6-9)
Sin of Pride (Isa 2:10-18)
Sin of the Leaders (Isa 3:8-15)
Sin of the Women (Isa 3:16-4:1, 32:9-11)
Sin of Greed (Isa 5:8-10)
Sin of Revelry (Isa 5:11-14)
Sin of Arrogance (Isa 5:15-17)
33
The Divided Kingdom
The Prophecies of Isaiah (continued)
Sin of Rationalization (Isa 5:18-21)
Sin of Drunkenness (Isa 5:22)
Sin of Injustice (Isa 5:23)
Anger of God (Isa 5:24,25)
Destructive Forces Summoned (Isa 5:26-30)
Punishment for Unrepentant (Isa 1:27-31)
Idols Cannot Save (Isa 2:19-21)
Men Cannot Save (Isa 2:22-3:7)
A Call for Reason (Isa 1:18-20)
A Spiritual Restoration (Isa 4:2-6)
The Last Days (Isa 2:1-5)
34
The Divided Kingdom
Era of Uzziah and Jotham in Judah (continued)
In Israel
Tiglath-Pileser Challenges (2 Kings 15:19,20)
Death of Menahem (2 Kings 15:21,22a) – 742 BC
Pekahiah King of Israel (2 Kings 15:22b,23) – 742 BC
Pekahiah’s Character (2 Kings 15:24)
Pekahiah Assassinated (2 Kings 15:25,26) – 741 BC
Pekah begins Sole Rule (2 Kings 15:27) – 741 BC
Pekah’s Character (2 Kings 15:28)
In Judah
Death of Uzziah (2 Kings 15:6,7a; 2 Chron 26:22,23a) – 739 BC
Jotham begins Sole Reign (2 Kings 15:7b,32,33; 2 Chron 26:23b, 27:1,8) –
739 BC
Jotham’s Character (2 Kings 15:34; 2 Chron 27:2a)
Judah’s Spiritual Condition (2 Kings 15:35a; 2 Chron 27:2b)
35
The Divided Kingdom
Isaiah’s Mission Told in Vision
Isaiah’s Vision (Isa 6:1-13)
Jotham’s Buildings (2 Kings 15:35b; 2 Chron 27:3,4)
Ammonites Subjucated (2 Chron 27:5,6)
The Prophecies of Micah
Preface (Mic 1:1)
First Discourse
Judgment Against Israel (Mic 1:2-7)
Judah Like Israel (Mic 1:8-16)
Sin of Covetousness (Mic 2:1,2)
Reward of Greed (Mic 2:3-5)
Desire for False Prophets (Mic 2:6-11)
Deliverance Promised (Mic 2:12,13)
36
The Divided Kingdom
The Prophecies of Micah (continued)
Second Discourse
Leaders Rebuked (Mic 3:1-4)
False Prophets Rebuked (Mic 3:5-7)
Micah has God’s Spirit (Mic 3:8)
Sins of the Rulers (Mic 3:9-12)
Coming of Messiah (Mic 4:1-5)
Restoration of Remnant (Mic 4:6-13)
Birthplace of Messiah (Mic 5:1-5a)
Judgment Against Assyria (Mic 5:5b-9)
Paganism to be Destroyed (Mic 5:10-15)
Third Discourse
God’s Charge Against Judah (Mic 6:1-5)
What God Really Wants (Mic 6:6-8)
Judah’s Sin and Punishment (Mic 6:9-16)
37
The Divided Kingdom
The Prophecies of Micah (continued)
Third Discourse
Misery of Judah’s Sin (Mic 7:1-7)
The Renewal of Israel (Mic 7:8-13)
Prayer and Praise (Mic 7:14-20)
Early Beginnings of Captivity
In Israel
First Captives Taken (2 Kings 15:29; 1 Chron 5:23-26) – Assyria
38
The Divided Kingdom
War Between Syria, Israel, and Judah
In Judah
Syria and Israel Threaten (2 Kings 15:37)
In Israel
Pekah Assassinatged (2 Kings 15:30,31) – 732 BC
Hoshea King of Israel (2 Kings 17:1) – 732 BC
Hoshea’s Character (2 Kings 17:2)
In Judah
Death of Jotham (w Kings 15:36,38b; 2 Chron 27:7,9a) – 730 BC
Ahaz Begins Sole Reign (2 Kings 15:38b, 16:1,2a; 2 Chron 27:9b, 28:1a)
Character of Ahaz (2 Kings 16:2b-4; 2 Chron 28:1b-4)
39
The Divided Kingdom
Isaiah Prophecies About a Savior
Ahaz Learns of Alliance (Isa 7:1,2)
God’s Message to Ahaz (Isa 7:3-9)
Ahaz Refuses a Sign (Isa 7:10-12)
Savior to be Immanuel (Isa 7:13-15)
Assyria to Destroy (Isa 7:16-25)
Syria and Israel to Fall (Isa 8:1-10)
Call to Trust God (Isa 8:11-18)
Others Cannot be Trusted (Isa 8:19-22)
Savior’s Kingdom Coming (Isa 9:1-7)
God’s Wrath Against Israel (Isa 9:8-21)
Anger Against Injustice (Isda 10:1-4)
Assyria’s Punishment (Isa 10:5-19)
40
The Divided Kingdom
Isaiah Prophecies About a Savior (continued)
Remnant to be Saved (Isa 10:20-23)
Captivity will be Overcome (Isa 10:24-34)
Savior’s Lineage from David (Isa 11:1-9)
Savior to Gather Remnant (Isa 11:10-16)
Praise for Deliverance (Isa 12:1-6)
Judah defeated by Allies (2 Kings 16:5,6; 2 Chron 28:5-8)
Captives’ Release Secured (2 Chron 28:9-15)
Ahaz seeks Assyrian Support (2 Chron 28:16-21)
41
The Divided Kingdom
Isaiah Prophecies Against Nations
Wrath Against Nations (Isa 34:1-4)
Judgment Against Assyria (Isa 14:24-27)
Judgment Against Moab (Isa 15:1-9, 16:1-14)
Judgment Against Damascus (Isa 17:1-14)
Judgment Against Edom (Isa 21:11,12)
Second Judgment Against Edom (Isa 34:5-17)
Judgment Against Arabia (Isa 21:13-17)
Judgment Against Tyre (Isa 23:1-18)
42
The Divided Kingdom
War Between Syria, Israel, and Judah (continued)
In Judah
Ahaz Promotes Syria’s Fall (2 Kings 16:7,8)
Tiglath-Pileser Takes Damascus (2 Kings 16:9,10a) – 732 BC – Damascus
Ahaz Orders Syrian Altar (2 Kings 16:10b,11)
Sacrifices on New Altar (2 Kings 16:12-14) – Jerusalem
Instructions for Use (2 Kings 16:15,16)
Use of Old Altar (2 Kings 16:17,18)
Extent of Ahaz’s Corruption (2 Chron 28:22-25)
Death of Ahaz (2 Kings 16:19,20a, 2 Chron 28:26,27a)) – 725 BC?
Hezekiah Begins Sole Reign (2 Kings 16:20b,18:1,2; 2 Chron 28:27b,
29:1) – 725 BC?
Hezekiah’s Character (2 Kings 18:3-7a; 2 Chron 29:2)
43
The Divided Kingdom
More of Isaiah’s Prophecies Against Nations
Judgment Against Philistines (Isa 14:28-32)
Judgment Against Babylon (Isa 13:1-8)
Babylon’s Satanlike Fall (Isa 14:3-11)
Another Babylon Judgment (Isa 21:1-10)
44
The Divided Kingdom
The Reforms of Hezekiah
In Judah
Temple Ordered Cleansed (2 Chron 29:3-11) – Jerusalem
Levites Obey Order (2 Chron 29:12-19)
Temple Reconsecrated (2 Chron 29:20-36)
Israel Invited to Passover (2 Chron 30:1-9)
Some Come from Israel (2 Chron 30:10-12)
Passover Observed (2 Chron 30:13-22)
Second Week Observed (2 Chron 30:23-27)
Idolotry Attacked (2 Chron 31:1)
Other Religious Reforms (2 Chron 31:2-21)
45
The Divided Kingdom
Isaiah Tells of “Last Days”
The Earth’s Devastation (Isa 24:1-23)
Praise for Salvation (Isa 25:1-12)
Praise for Deliverance (Isa 26:1-7)
Commitment of Believers (Isa 26:8,9)
Condemnation of Wicked (Isa 26:10,11)
The One God (Isa 26:12,13)
Eternal Death of the Wicked (Isa 26:14-18)
Resurection of Faithful (Isa 26:19)
Destruction of Wicked (Isa 26:20-27:1)
Kingdom of Righteousness (Isa 32:1,2)
No Place for Wicked (Isa 32:3-8)
Rejoicing of the Saved (Isa 35:1-10)
46
The Divided Kingdom
Isaiah Warns Against Relapse
Ephraim Like Fading Wreath (Isa 28:1-6)
Spiritual Leaders Judged (Isa 28:7-15)
Worship is Meaningless (Isa 29:13)
Justice is Coming (Isa 28:16-22)
Reasonable Punishment (Isa 28:23-29)
Jerusalem Warnings Ignored (Isa 22A:1-14)
Jerusalem Will Fall (Isa 29:1-4)
Judgment Against Oppressors (Isa 29:5-8)
Oppressors to be Destroyed (Isa 33:1)
Understanding is Lost (Isa 29:9-12)
Man’s Wisdom Fails (Isa 29:14-16)
Understanding Will Come (Isa 29:17-21)
47
The Divided Kingdom
Isaiah Warns Against Relapse (continued)
Understanding Will Come (Isa 29:17-21)
A Spiritual Reawakening (Isa 29:22-24)
Vineyard to be Restored (Isa 27:2-13)
Blessings Will Return (Isa 32:12-20)
Sins Will be Forgiven (Isa 33:2-24)
Shebna to Lose Position (Isa 22:15-19)
Eliakim to Replace Him (Isa 22:20-25)
48
The Divided Kingdom
The Fall of Israel
In Israel
Vassal to Shalmaneser (2 Kings 17:3)
Alliance Discovered (2 Kings 17:4a)
Hoshea Imprisoned (2 Kings 17:4b)
Three-Year Siege (2 Kings 17:5, 18:9) – 726-723 BC
Samaria Falls (2 Kings 18:10) 723 BC
Israel Taken Captive (2 Kings 17:6, 18:11) – 723-721 BC
Reason for Israel’s Fall (2 Kings 17:7-12)
Prophet’s Warnings Ignored (2 Kings 17:13,14)
Israel’s Sins (2 Kings 17:15-17)
Judah Not Perfect (2 Kings 17:18-20)
Jeroboam’s Guilt (2 Kings 17:21-23)
49
The Divided Kingdom
The Fall of Israel (continued)
In Israel
Foreigners Inhabit Samaria (2 Kings 17:24) – Samaria
Lions Attack Settlers (2 Kings 17:25,26)
Jeroboam’s Guilt (2 Kings 17:21-23)
Foreigners Inhabit Samaria (2 Kings 17:24) – Samaria
Lions Attack Settlers (2 Kings 17:25,26)
Samaritans mix Religion (2 Kings 17:27-41)
In Judah
Rebellion Against Assyria (2 Kings 18:7b) – 721 BC?
Defeat of Philistines (2 Kings 18:8)
50