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2 Kings provides a fast-paced narrative of insight into the history of Israel under its monarchy. This book is a continuation of the narrative begun in 1 Samuel, and continued through 2 Samuel and 1 Kings. Ralph finishes it off with a captivating and rewarding journey through 2 Kings. Written between 561 B.C. and 538 B.C., 2 Kings gives us a warning about the consequences of sin, especially the...

Samson’s mother; then comes Hannah in 1 Samuel 1 out of whose tears and prayers comes Samuel; next our Shunammite lady appears in 2 Kings 4. Then we walk into the New Testament and find Elizabeth (Luke 1:7). However, 2 Kings 4 is unique among all these instances of the ‘barren woman’ pattern. In all other cases either the birth of the child is essential for continuing a covenant people or the child becomes a significant leader in a time of crisis for Israel. Had Isaac and Jacob not been born, the
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