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II Kings Chapter 6

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 6

II Kings on Elisha’s Miracles and Divine Interventions from G-d

G-d Speaks To His Righteous Devout Ones

It may not be easy to identify which voice is from G-d, and which is of your own?

But in the end, you will definitely realize and will have the discernment to identify if and when it has come to pass.

Humility and enhanced humility in your daily living is key.

Humility vanishes pride, arrogance and anger.

“Elisha Makes an Axe Float”
“Elisha Warns Against Ambush”
“Siege, Famine Leading to Cannibalism”
“Elisha is Blamed by The King”

Let us go to the Jordan and each one of us will take one beam, and there we will make ourselves a place to dwell.” [Elisha] replied, “Go.”
6:2
It happened as one of them was felling a beam that the iron [axehead] fell into the water. He cried out and said, “Woe is me, my master, it is borrowed!”
:5
The man of God asked him, “Where did it fall?” and he showed him the place. [Elisha] then cut a piece of wood and threw it there, and the blade floated up.
:6
The man of God sent [word] to the king of Israel, saying, “Beware of passing by this place, for that is where Aram is lurking.”
:9
The heart of the king of Aram became perturbed over this matter. He summoned his servants and said to them, “Won’t you tell me which of our people is [reporting] to the king of Israel?”
:11
One of his servants said, “It is not so, my master the king! Rather, Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel [even] the things that you discuss in your bedroom.”
:12
[Elisha] said, “Fear not, for we have more [forces] with us than they have with them!”
:16
[The Arameans] then descended upon him; Elisha prayed to Hashem, and said, “Please strike this nation with blindness!” And He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha.
:18
… And the bands of Arameans no longer came into the Land of Israel.
:23
The king then said to her, “What troubles you?” She said, “This woman said to me, ‘Give over your son and we will eat him today, and we will eat my son tomorrow.
:28
So we cooked my son and ate him, and I said to her on the next day, ‘Give over your son and let us eat him’ — but she has hidden her son!”
:29

1 And the disciples of the prophets said to Elisha, “Behold now the place where we are sitting before you is too narrow for us.
2 Let us go now to the Jordan and take from there each man one beam, and let us make a place for ourselves to sit there.” And he said, “Go.”
3 And one said, “Please be willing to go with your servants.” And he said, “I will go.”
4 And he went with them, and they came to the Jordan, and cut down the trees.
5 One was casting down the beam, and with the axe blade it fell into the water. He cried out and said, “Alas, master, it is borrowed!”
6 And the man of God said to him, “Where did it fall?” And he showed him the spot, and he cut off a piece of wood and threw it there, and the axe blade floated.
7 And he said, “Pick it up for yourself.” And he stretched out his hand and took it.
8 And the king of Aram was waging war with Israel; and he held council with his servants, saying, “In a hidden, secret place I will encamp.”
9 And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, “Beware of passing this place, for there the Arameans are encamped.”
10 And the king of Israel sent to the place concerning which the man of God had told him and cautioned him, and he took precautions there, not once and not twice.
11 And the king of Aram was greatly disturbed about this matter, and he summoned his servants and said to them, “Will you not tell me who of ours [reveals my secrets] to the king of Israel?”
12 And one of his servants said, “No, my master, the King, but Elisha the prophet who is in Israel tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.”
13 And he said, “Go and see where he is, and I will send and take him.” And it was told to him saying, “Behold he is in Dothan.”
14 And he sent there horses and chariots and a great army; and they came at night and surrounded the city.
15 And the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, and behold an army with horses and chariots was surrounding the city. And his attendant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?”
16 And he said, “Have no fear, for those who are with us are more numerous than those who are with them.”
17 And Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.” And the Lord opened the lad’s eyes and he saw, and behold the mountain was full of fiery horses and chariots around Elisha.
18 And they came down to him, and Elisha prayed to the Lord and said, “Please strike this people with blindness; and He struck them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.
19 And Elisha said to them, “Neither is this the way nor is this the city. Follow me and I will lead you to the man you seek.” And he led them to Samaria.
20 And it was when they came to Samaria, that Elisha said, “O Lord, open these people’s eyes that they may see.” And the Lord opened their eyes, and they saw, and behold they were in Samaria.
21 Now the king of Israel said to Elisha when he saw them, “Shall I slay them, my lord?”
22 And he said, “You shall not slay. Do you slay those you have captured with your sword and with your bow? Set food and water for them and let them eat and drink and go to their masters.
23 And he prepared for them a lavish feast, and they ate and drank, and he sent them away and they went to their masters; and Aramean troops no longer continued to invade the land of Israel.
24 And it was after this, that Ben-Hadad the king of Aram, mustered all his camp; and he went up and besieged Samaria.
25 Now there was a severe famine in Samaria, and behold they were besieging it, until a donkey’s head sold for eighty silver pieces and a quarter of a kab of doves’ dung sold for five silver pieces.
26 And the king of Israel was passing on the wall, when a woman cried out to him, saying, “Save [me] my lord the king!”
27 And he said, “If the Lord will not save you, whence shall I save you? From the threshing floor or from the winepress?”
28 And the king said to her, “What troubles you?” And she said, “This woman said to me, ‘Give your son and let us eat him today, and we will eat my son tomorrow.’
29 And we cooked my son and ate him. And I said to her the next day ‘Give up your son and let us eat him.’ But she hid her son.”
30 And it was when the king heard the woman’s words that he rent his garments while he was passing on the wall, and the people saw, and behold there was sackcloth on his flesh underneath.
31 And he said, “So shall God do to me and so shall He continue, if Elisha the son of Shaphat’s head remain on him today.”
32 And Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him: and he sent a man from before him. When the messenger had not yet arrived, he said to the elders, “Have you seen that this son of a murderer has sent to remove my head? See that when the messenger comes that you close the door and you shall hold the door fast against him. Surely, the sound of his master’s footsteps will follow him.”
33 While he was still speaking with them, behold the messenger was coming down to him. And he said, “Behold, this calamity is from the Lord. What more can I hope for from the Lord?”

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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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