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Jehu’s Dynasty

Jehu’s Dynasty. 2 Kings 13 – 15:10. The Situation in Israel During Jehu’s Reign. Jehu’s bloody, ruthless tactics ripped Israel’s social and political life apart. Because Jehu had killed King Ahaziah , Judah became an enemy instead of an ally.

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Jehu’s Dynasty

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  1. Jehu’s Dynasty 2 Kings 13 – 15:10

  2. The Situation in Israel During Jehu’s Reign Jehu’s bloody, ruthless tactics ripped Israel’s social and political life apart. Because Jehu had killed King Ahaziah, Judah became an enemy instead of an ally. The death of Jezebel ended a long standing alliance with Phoenica. (Why?) Since Jehu took out pretty much everyone in the government created by Ahab, things were chaotic inside of Israel. What do you do when there is no one to run things? What do you do when the new people in charge don’t know how to run things?

  3. Israel Loses Territory to Aram The loss of allies and the weakness and inexperience of Israel’s new monarchy left Israel vulnerable. King Hazael and the army of Aram captured large areas of Israelite territory and squeezed the economy of Israel. Hazael cruelly demanded tribute (definition?) from Israel. He also seized the income from the trade routes through Israel. Relief from this situation would finally come with the rise of the Assyrians. During the reign of Jeroboam II, the Assyrians would attack and defeat the Arameans. Internal conflict would prevent the Assyrians from moving on and attacking Israel...for now.

  4. Looking Ahead… God’s permissive will enabled Jehu to secure a dynasty on the throne of Israel. His descendants would reign for four generations: Jehoahaz, Jehoash, Jeroboam II and Zechariah. New prophets will be raised up to speak to these kings, including Amos, Hosea and Jonah. The Lord will send deliverance when the kings cry out to Him. Some of them will actually turn to God in their distress. The kings of Jehu’s dynasty will show a deeper awareness of God’s requirements than the kings of Omri’s dynasty. (Why Omri’s instead of Ahab’s?)…and yet they will still fall way short of God’s standards.

  5. Jehu’s Dynasty: Jehoahaz (2 Kings 13:1 – 9) Author’s Assessment: He did evil in the sight of the Lord and continued in Jeroboam’s sins. (What were Jeroboam’s sins?) Act of Faith: He sought the Lord’s favor. (Meaning what?) God’s Actions: God listened, saw the oppresion of his people, and provided a deliverer.

  6. Jehu’s Dynasty: Jehoash (2 Kings 13:10 – 17, 23) Author’s Assessment: He did evil in the sight of the Lord and continued in Jeroboam’s sins. (verse 11) Act of Faith: He visited Elisha and recognized that God and not military might or wealth was the strength of Israel. God’s Actions: God promised him victory over Aram and showed Israel mercy (How? delayed judgment, opportunity for repentance). Why did God do this? Read 2 Kings 13:23 Because of His promise—God’s covenant faithfulness!

  7. Elisha’s Last Prophecy (2 Kings 13:14 – 20) As Aram’s oppression of Israel got worse, King Jehoash came to see Elisha for a word of hope. By this time, the prophet Elisha was old and very sick. He was near death but the Lord still offered a sign of deliverance through him. (What was it?) With his dying breath, Elisha tells Jehoash that rather than completely destroy Aram, Israel will only defeat Aram three times. Why? What happened? Read 2 Kings 13:20 – 21. What happened to the dead man whose body was tossed on top of Elisha’s bones? Why is this story in here—what’s the point?

  8. Jehu’s Dynasty: Jeroboam II (2 Kings 14:23 - 29) Author’s Assessment: He did evil in the sight of the Lord and continued in Jeroboam’s sins. (verse 24) Act of Faith: He restored the boundaries of Israel in accordance with the word of the Lord. God’s Actions: God saved the people by the hand of Jeroboam. Why did God do this? Read 2 Kings 14:27—Because of His promise—God’s covenant faithfulness!

  9. Jehu’s Dynasty: Zechariah (2 Kings 15:8 - 12) Author’s Assessment: He did evil as his fathers had done and continued in Jeroboam’s sins. (verse 9) Act of Faith: None. God’s Actions: None. Zechariah reigned all of six months. Why? Because someone conspired against him. Zechariah was attacked in front of the people and assassinated!

  10. Homework for Tuesday 12/7(Due Thursday 12/9) Read 2 Kings 15:13 – 31 and 17:1 – 40 Take note on the last kings of Israel and be ready for the Big 5 quiz. Learn the memory verse: Hosea 6:1

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