2 Kings 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 25
Chapter Summary
Moab rebels. Elijah twice brings fire from heaven upon them whom Ahaziah sent to apprehend him. He tells the king of his death. Jehoram succeeds Ahaziah.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Elijah the Tishbite, prophet of Jehovah who calls down fire on the commanders and pronounces Ahaziah's death
King of Israel who fell through the lattice, inquired of Baal-zebub, and died as Elijah foretold
Sends Elijah to confront the king's messengers and later tells him to go down to the king
Begs Elijah to spare his life and his fifty men, sparing them from the fire
Succeeds Ahaziah as king of Israel since Ahaziah had no son
Late king of Israel; his death is the setting for Moab's rebellion against Israel
Timeline
Moab rebels against Israel after the death of Ahab.
2 Kings 1:1King Ahaziah falls through the lattice-work in his upper room in Samaria and becomes sick.
2 Kings 1:2Ahaziah sends messengers to Ekron to ask Baal-zebub if he will recover from his sickness.
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