II Kings

he second book of the kings presented painful events that occurred in the kingdom of Israel and Judea.

First, it could be read in chapter 1 to 2 how Elias had the fire came down from heaven, and when he also made miracles in chapters 3 to 7.

Chapters 8 and 10 presented events when Hazael reigned as a replacement of his lord to straighten the mistakes of Israel. The story of Jehu, who was anointed to reign and destroy the household of Achab and of Baal, was also contained in this book.

Other governance in Judea and Israel could be read in chapters 11 to 16, followed by the captivity of Israel which could be read in chapter 17. In Chapters 18 to 20, the good governance of Ezechias in Judah and how God added another 15 years to his life could be read here.

On the other hand, in chapters 21 to 23 the wickedness of Manasseh and the good governance of Josiah could be read.

The last part of this book contains the captivity of the king of Babylon in Jerusalem which is read in chapters 24.and 25.

It is believed that prophet Jeremiah wrote the book of II King in Jerusalem and Egypt in 580 B.C.