2 Kings 23:21-37, 2 Kings 24

Scripture – 2 Kings 23:21-37, 2 Kings 24

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 23:21-27 - The covenant and the reforms of King Josiah.
• 2 Kings 23:21-23 - Josiah keeps the Passover on a national basis
• 2 Kings 23:24-25 - The vast extent of Josiah's reforms
• 2 Kings 23:26-27 - God's promise of judgement
• 2 Kings 23:28-37 - Josiah's end and successors
• 2 Kings 23:28-30 - Josiah dies in a battle against Egypt
• 2 Kings 28:31-34 - The evil reign of Jehoahaz and his captivity to Egypt.
• 2 Kings 28:35-37 - The reign of Jehoiakim over Judah.
• 2 Kings 24:1-7 - The reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah.
• 2 Kings 24:1 - Nebuchadnezzar makes Judah a vassal kingdom.
• 2 Kings 24:2-4 - The troubled reign of Jehoiakim.
• 2 Kings 24:5-7 - The passing of Jehoiakim.
• 2 Kings 24:8-16 - The reign of Jehoiachin.
• 2 Kings 24:8-9 - Jehoiachin, another evil king over Judah.
• 2 Kings 24:10-12 - Jehoiachin surrenders to Nebuchadnezzar.
• 2 Kings 24:13-16 - Jerusalem is impoverished and taken captive.
• 2 Kings 24:17-20 - The reign of Zedekiah.
• 2 Kings 24:17 - Nebuchadnezzar makes Zedekiah king of Judah.
• 2 Kings 24:18-20 - The evil reign and rebellion of Zedekiah.

Examples to follow – 

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – Sin has to be punished whether you do good or not. v26

Commands to obey –v4 is interesting

Application – 

Prayer –