The Book Of 2 Kings - Text And Audio - The King James Version

0:10 Chapter 1. 1:13:25 Chapter 14
4:04 Chapter 2. 1:19:01 Chapter 15
9:40 Chapter 3. 1:26:03 Chapter 16
14:55 Chapter 4. 1:29:49 Chapter 17
22:52 Chapter 5. 1:37:05 Chapter 18
28:56 Chapter 6. 1:44:21 Chapter 19
34:57 Chapter 7. 1:52:01 Chapter 20
39:24 Chapter 8. 1:56:14 Chapter 21
45:10 Chapter 9. 2:00:36 Chapter 22
52:37 Chapter 10. 2:04:42 Chapter 23
59:49 Chapter 11. 2:12:47 Chapter 24
1:04:14 Chapter 12. 2:16:16 Chapter 25
1:08:12 Chapter 13

The Book of 2 Kings continues the narrative from 1 Kings, chronicling the history of the divided kingdoms of Israel (Northern Kingdom) and Judah (Southern Kingdom). It covers events from the reign of Ahaziah in Israel and Jehoshaphat in Judah to the destruction of both kingdoms: Israel by the Assyrians (722 BCE) and Judah by the Babylonians (586 BCE). The book focuses on the spiritual decline of the nations due to idolatry and disobedience to God, highlighting the role of prophets in calling people back to faithfulness.

Key Themes
Prophetic Ministry:

The ministry of Elisha, continuing from Elijah, includes miraculous works that reveal God's power and judgment (2 Kings 2–13).
Fall of Israel:

Israel is conquered by the Assyrians due to persistent idolatry and failure to obey God (2 Kings 17).
Judah's Kings and Reforms:

The reigns of kings like Hezekiah and Josiah include significant religious reforms aimed at restoring worship of God (2 Kings 18–20, 22–23).
Fall of Judah:

Judah is defeated by the Babylonians, culminating in the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple (2 Kings 25).
Important References
Elisha Succeeds Elijah: 2 Kings 2:1–15
The Widow’s Oil Multiplied: 2 Kings 4:1–7
Naaman Healed of Leprosy: 2 Kings 5:1–14
Fall of Samaria (Israel): 2 Kings 17:5–23
Hezekiah’s Prayer and Deliverance: 2 Kings 19:14–37
Josiah’s Reform: 2 Kings 22:1–20; 23:1–25
Fall of Jerusalem: 2 Kings 25:1–21

Summary
The book highlights God's justice and mercy, showing that while God judges disobedience, He remains faithful to His covenant, preserving a remnant and fulfilling His promises through the prophets. 2 Kings serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of covenantal loyalty.