1 Kings 4 – Solomon’s Administration Audio for 1 Kings 4: 1 Kings 3-4 – The Wisdom of Solomon A. Solomon’s cabinet and governors. 1. (1-6) Solomon’s officials. So King Solomon was king over all Israel. And these were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest; Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha,…

1 Kings 3 – Solomon is Given Great Wisdom Audio for 1 Kings 3: 1 Kings 3-4 – The Wisdom of Solomon A. God gives Solomon wisdom. 1. (1) Solomon marries an Egyptian princess. Now Solomon made a treaty with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and married Pharaoh’s daughter; then he brought her to the City…

1 Kings 2 – The Securing of Solomon’s Throne Audio for 1 Kings 2: 1 Kings 1-2 – Solomon Receives the Throne A. The final acts of King David. 1. (1-4) David’s exhortation to Solomon. Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: “I go…

1 Kings 1 – Solomon Is Made King Audio for 1 Kings 1: 1 Kings 1-2 – Solomon Receives the Throne The Books of 1 and 2 Kings were originally joined in one book. We don’t know who the human author of this book was; Jewish traditions say it was Jeremiah and it may very…

2 Kings 25 – The Fall of Jerusalem and the Captivity of Judah Audio for 2 Kings 25: 2 Kings 23-25 – Four Bad Kings, the Fall of Judah, and a Glimmer of Hope A. Jerusalem is conquered. 1. (1-3) Jerusalem under siege. Now it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign,…

2 Kings 24 – Judah Subjected Under Babylon Audio for 2 Kings 24: 2 Kings 23-25 – Four Bad Kings, the Fall of Judah, and a Glimmer of Hope A. The reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. 1. (1) Nebuchadnezzar makes Judah a vassal kingdom. In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and…

2 Kings 23 – The Reforms of Josiah Audio for 2 Kings 23: 2 Kings 23-25 – Four Bad Kings, the Fall of Judah, and a Glimmer of Hope A. The covenant and the reforms of King Josiah. 1. (1-3) The covenant is renewed. Now the king sent them to gather all the elders of…

2 Kings 22 – King Josiah Finds the Book of the Law Audio for 2 Kings 22: 2 Kings 21-22 – The Late Repentance of a Bad King A. The beginnings of Josiah’s reforms. 1. (1-2) A summary of the reign of Josiah, the son of Amon. Josiah was eight years old when he became…

2 Kings 21 – The Wicked Reigns of Manasseh and Amon Audio for 2 Kings 21: 2 Kings 21-22 – The Late Repentance of a Bad King A. The reign of Manasseh, son of Hezekiah. 1. (1-2) A summary of the reign of Manasseh, a 55-year rule of evil. Manasseh was twelve years old when…

2 Kings 20 – God Extends Hezekiah’s Life Audio for 2 Kings 20: 2 Kings 19-20 The Poor Finish of a Great King A. Hezekiah’s recovery. 1. (1) Isaiah’s announcement to Hezekiah. In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to…

2 Kings 19 – God Delivers Jerusalem from Assyria Audio for 2 Kings 19: 2 Kings 19-20 The Poor Finish of a Great King A. Hezekiah’s prayers and Sennacherib’s threats. 1. (1-5) Hezekiah seeks Isaiah in the time of great distress. And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes,…

2 Kings 18 – Hezekiah’s Reign; Assyria’s Threat Audio for 2 Kings 18: 2 Kings 17-18 – The Fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel A. The righteous reign of Hezekiah. 1. (1-2) Hezekiah reigns over Judah for 29 years. Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea the son of Elah,…