Week 6: Amaziah - Isreal goes into captivity

The Reign of Joash in Judah: 2 Kings 14&17

Objective: 

• Amaziah vs Jehoash
• Isreal going into captivity

Resources:

• Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary
• Catena Bible Commentary
• Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)

Reading:

• • 2 Kings 14:1-20
  • 2 Kings 17:1-41

Key verse(s):

• “They served idols, of which the Lord had said to them, “You shall not do this thing.” 2 Kings 17:12

Comments:

• Unfortunately, the Israelites' spiritual life was so bad to the point that they started to fight each other. 

• Jehoash king of Israel went against Amaziah king of Judah. The two kingdoms, who originally were one nation, are going against each other. Judah was defeated by Israel. Amaziah was defeated by Jehoash.
• In Chapter 17, we see the North Kingdom going into captivity under the Assyrians. The reason is clear. It was a punishment from God because of their actions.

Review/recap questions:
**Servant may add more questions

1. What was the message sent by Amaziah to Jehoash?
2. Who won in the war Amaziah or Jehoash?
3. Who did the Lord send to testify against Israel and Judah?
4. What was the message sent by the Lord through all His prophets?

Homework:
**Servant may add more questions

1. Jehoash fought with Amaziah. Who won?
2. Who did the Lord send to testify against Israel and Judah? a) the prophets b) the priests c) the Levites d) the kings
3. "Turn from your _____ and keep My ___________ and My _________.