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II Kings Chapter 11

THE PROPHETS

II KINGS

MELACHIM II

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. It provides insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during those periods. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

Chapter 11

II Kings Chapter 11 is Another Proof of G-d’s Sovereignty in the Affairs of Mankind

Desperate Times G-d Has His Plans

Hope is never lost for His people. His devout ones.

You may not notice it. But G-d’s hands are always upon you.

“Queen Regnant of Judah, Athaliah”
“Execution of Athaliah”
“The Throne is Assumed by Joash”

“King Joash”
When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, saw that her son had died, she arose and exterminated all the offspring of the royal family.
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But Jehosheba, King Jehoram’s daughter, Ahaziah’s sister, took Joash son of Ahaziah and smuggled him from the midst of the king’s sons who were being killed, [and put] him and his nursemaid in the bed chamber; they hid him from Athaliah, so he was not put to death.
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Then [Jehoiada] brought out the king’s son and placed the crown and the Divine testimony upon him; they declared him king and anointed him, and they clapped [their] hands and said “Long live the king.!”
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Jehoiada then sealed the covenant between Hashem and the king and the people, to be a people of Hashem; and between the king and the people.
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All the people of the land came to the Temple of Baal and tore it down; they smashed its altars and images and mattan, priest of the Baal, they slew in front of the altars. [Jehoiada] the Kohen then established administrators over the Temple of Hashem.
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The entire people of the land rejoiced and the city was tranquil, for they had put Athaliah to death by the sword of the king’s palace.
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1 And Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, saw that her son was dead, and she rose and destroyed all those of royal descent.
2 And Jehosheba, King Joram’s daughter, Ahaziah’s sister, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the slain children of the king, [and she concealed] him and his nurse in the bed-chamber; and they concealed him from Athaliah, and he was not slain.
3 And he was hiding with her in the house of the Lord for six years, while Athaliah was ruling over the land.
4 And in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent and took the officers of the hundreds of the mighty warriors and of the couriers, and he brought them to him to the house of the Lord; and he enacted a covenant with them, and adjured them in the house of the Lord, and showed them the king’s son.
5 And he commanded them, saying, “This is the thing that you shall do; a third of you, of those who come on the Sabbath and the keepers of the watch of the king’s palace.
6 And a third in the Sur gate, and a third in the gate behind which was the gate of the couriers; and you shall keep the watch of the palace without taking your mind off it.
7 And two thirds of you, all those who leave on the Sabbath, shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord, to [guard] the king.
8 And you shall surround the king, each one with his weapons in his hand; and the one who comes within the ranks shall be put to death; and you shall be with the king when he goes out and when he comes in.
9 And the officers of the hundreds did according to all that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and each one took his men, those coming in on the Sabbath and those leaving on the Sabbath, and they came to Jehoiada the priest.
10 And the priest gave the officers of the hundreds, the spears and the shields that had belonged to King David, which were in the house of the Lord.
11 And the couriers stood, each one with his weapons in his hand, from the right end of the house to the left end of the house, before the altar and the house, surrounding the king.
12 And he brought out the king’s son, and placed the crown and the testimony, and they made him king and anointed him: and they clapped their hands and said, “Long live the king!”
13 Now Athaliah heard the sound of the running people; and she came to the people, to the house of the Lord.
14 And she saw, and behold, the king was standing on his stand as the custom was, and the officers and the trumpets before the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and sounding the trumpets; and Athaliah rent her garments and called out, “Revolt! Revolt!”
15 And Jehoiada the priest commanded the officers of the hundreds, those appointed over the army, and he said to them, “Take her out to within the ranks, and anyone who comes after her, is to be slain by the sword,” for the priest had said, “Let her not be slain in the house of the Lord.”
16 And they made a place for her, and she came by way of the horses’ entrance into the king’s palace, and she was executed there.
17 And Jehoiada enacted the covenant between the Lord and between the king and [between] the people, to be the people of the Lord, and between the king and between the people.
18 And all the people of the land came to the temple of the Baal and tore it down, its altars and its images they smashed, and Mattan the priest of the Baal they slew before the altars; and the priest set up appointees over the house of the Lord.
19 And he took the officers of the hundreds and the mighty warriors and the couriers and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the Lord, and they came by way of the gate of the couriers to the king’s palace; and he sat on the throne of the kings.
20 And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city quieted down, and Athaliah they had dispatched by the sword in the royal palace.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.
Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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