II Kings
Purpose
Continues the story of the divided kingdom through exile, showing how covenant unfaithfulness led to the fall of Israel and Judah.
Author
Traditionally Jeremiah
Time Period
Written c. 560 BC; events c. 850-560 BC
Key Themes
- Exile
- Prophets (Elijah/Elisha)
- Covenant judgment
- Kings compared
- Hope beyond exile
Outline
Elisha's ministry (ch. 1-8); the fall of Israel to Assyria (ch. 9-17); Judah's reforms and fall to Babylon (ch. 18-25).