2 Kings Introduction

Category: History

Written by: Jeremiah

Written for: the people of Judah and israel (especially those in exile)

At the time of: The fall of the northern kingdom (Israel) to Assyria and later the fall of the southern kingdom (Judah) to Babylon (roughly 722–586 BC)

Main Focus: To show how the fate of Israel and Judah—both their rise and fall—was directly tied to their faithfulness or unfaithfulness to God. It highlights the ministries of prophets like Elijah and Elisha, and how God continued to work through a remnant of faithful people even in times of great national rebellion and idolatry.

A Key Verse: 2 Kings 17:13

Watch an overview at https://bibleproject.com/videos/kings/