Second book of the Kings
The second book of the Kings is a book of the Old Testament Christian and classified among the books of the Prophètes in the Jewish tradition.
The two books of the Kings tell the history of Israel since the rebellion of Adonija, fourth wire of king David (towards 1015 av. J. - C.) until the final captivity of Juda (towards 586 av. J. - C.) They contain all the history of the kingdom of north (ten tribes of Israel) since the separation of Israel in two kingdoms until its deportation by the Assyrians in the areas of north.
Summary
Chapters 1 with 2:11 contain the life of Élie and tell its removal with the sky on a tank of fire.
Chapters 2 to 9 report the ministry of Elisee, a ministry characterized by the faith and a great power.
Chapter 10 speaks about Jéhu, the king, and the way in which it made perish the house of Achab and the sacrificateurs of Baal.
Chapters 11 to 13 tell the reign right of Joas and the death of Elisee.
The chapters 14 to 17 speak about various kings who reigned in Israel and Juda, often in spite.
Chapter 15 brings back the capture of the ten tribes of Israel by the Assyrians.
Chapters 18 to 20 tell the life right of Ézéchias, king de Juda, and of the Ésaïe prophet.
Chapters 21 to 23 speak about kings Manassé and Josias. According to the tradition, Manassé is responsible for martyrdom for Tests. Josias was a king right, who restores the law among the Jews.
The chapters 24 to 25 speak about the Babylonian captivity.
See too
External bonds
- Second book of the Kings, translation in French by the Canon Cramp, numerical edition by Richard Bourret, search engine
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