Old Testament Survey – 2 Kings

Theme:

The continuing downfall of Judah and Israel. Until the captivity periods.

Author:

Is Unknown (believed to have been written by Jeremiah from the records of the prophets Nathan and Gad)

Time Frame:

Reign from Jehoram over Judah to Ahaziah over Israel to the captivity period of 308 years

896-588 BC

Out-Line:

The Close of Elijah’s Ministry (chpt 1-2)

The Ministry of Elisha (chpt2-13)

The decline and fall of Israel (chpt 13-17)

The decline and fall of Judah (chpt18-25)