Tied Together: A One-Year Journey Through the Bible | Day 100 | April 21, 2026
Introduction to 2 Kings 2 Kings continues the downward spiral that began in 1 Kings. Both the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah) move further away from God—until both are conquered and taken into exile. The book is fast-paced, covering about 300 years of history and dozens of kings. Occasionally, you'll see bright spots—like Hezekiah and Josiah, who led spiritual reforms. But most of the rulers lead the people deeper into sin and idolatry. You’ll also meet Elisha, the prophet who follows Elijah. His ministry is filled with miracles, compassion, and boldness. Like Elijah, Elisha’s role is to speak truth to power and remind the people that God is still on the throne, even when kings are corrupt. Eventually, Israel is conquered by Assyria, and Judah falls to Babylon. The temple is destroyed. The people are exiled. It seems like the promises to Abraham and David have come to an end. But even here, hope remains. God’s prophets have been pointing toward a future r...