Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Day 74, 6/7/09

2 Kings 22- Josiah reigns over Judah when priest Hilkiah finds the of Book of Law.

2 Kings 23- Josiah reforms Judah to honor God. Josiah dies. Jehoiakim eventually rules Judah.

2 Kings 24- Nebuchadnezzer takes captive all but the poorest of Jerusalem. King Zedekiah rebels.

2 Kings 25- Nebuchadnezzer again sacks Jerusalem. Judah exiled to Babylon. Judah's king eventually released.

2 Kings Overall- The continued story of God's faithfulness and Israel/Judah's disobedience (plus repercussions).

Day 72, 6/5/09

2 Kings 15- Azariah/Jotham rule Judah. Meanwhile Zechariah / Shallum/ Menahem/ Pekahiah/ Pekah rule Israel.

2 Kings 16- Israel and Syria war against Judah and Assyria. Judah's king Ahaz dies.

2 Kings 17- Israel falls due to it's idolatry, sin and disobedience. Assyria resettles Samaria.

2 Kings 18- Hezekiah reigns over Judah and is then attacked by Sennacherib (Assyrian king).

2 Kings 19- Hezekiah asks God for help in prayer. Angel strikes down 185,000 Assyrians.

2 Kings 20- Hezekiah is prophesied to die. Hezekiah prays to live. Hezekiah allowed life.

2 Kings 21- Manasseh reigns over Judah and does great evil in the Lord's eyes.