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The Three Kings—2Ki_3:4-16 The Moabites, rendered tributary—conquered by David, and remaining tributary to the kingdom of the ten tribes, took advantage of Ahab’s troubles from the Syrians in the latter years of his reign, to assert their independence. This they did by withholding their customary annual tribute. The relation of this circumstance brings out the … Continue reading ““383. THE THREE KINGS—2 KINGS 3:4-16””

Heaven-Ward—2 Kings 2 It is clear that a great day is come. The young men in the schools of the prophets at Gilgal, at Jericho, and at Bethel, are in unusual agitation. Elijah visits them all in succession. His manner is that day even more than commonly solemn, and his countenance and converse more heaven-ward; … Continue reading ““379. HEAVEN-WARD—2 KINGS 2””

The Mockers—2Ki_2:18-25 About a mile and half north-west of Jericho, at the base of some low hillocks, thought by some to be mounds of rubbish, is the fountain-head of a stream, to which the place owes now, and must have formerly owed, its supply of water, and the irrigation of its fields. The water rises … Continue reading ““380. THE MOCKERS—2 KINGS 2:18-25””

Naboth’s Vineyard—1 Kings 21-22 Although Samaria was the metropolis of his kingdom, Ahab had a palace at Jezreel, where he seems to have resided during part of the year. This palace was situated on the heights at the western extremity of Mount Gilboa, on the eastern borders of the plain of Esdraelon, and about twenty-five … Continue reading ““377. NABOTH’S VINEYARD—1 KINGS 21-22””

The Mantle—2 Kings 1; 1Ki_19:15-21 Ahaziah who succeeded his father Ahab in the throne of Israel, did not reign more than two years. He was fully under the influence of his mother, and sanctioned the idolatries she had introduced. His death was the result of a disaster that befell him, described as a fall through … Continue reading ““378. THE MANTLE—2 KINGS 1; 1 KINGS 19:15-21””

Benhadad—1Ki_20:1-21 The twentieth chapter of the First Book of Kings contains the history of two invasions of the kingdom of Ahab by Benhadad king of Syria, and of his defeat on both occasions by the Israelites, under the special intervention of the Lord, who, grievously as He had been offended, still has pity for the … Continue reading ““375. BENHADAD—1 KINGS 20:1-21””

The God of the Hills—1Ki_20:22-23 When the Syrians were beyond harm’s reach, they began to speculate upon the causes of their extraordinary and most humbling discomfiture. As they saw no adequate human cause, they rightly referred the matter to the power of the God of Israel. And, in fact, from the corrupt state of religion … Continue reading ““376. THE GOD OF THE HILLS—1 KINGS 20:22-23””

The Little Cloud—1Ki_18:41-46 One would think that Elijah was the king, and Ahab his subject. It is not Ahab who says to Elijah, but Elijah to Ahab—“Go, and he goeth; and, Come, and he cometh.” So now the prophet tells the king to withdraw and refresh himself after the fatigues of the day; and Ahab, … Continue reading ““372. THE LITTLE CLOUD—1 KINGS 18:41-46””

1 Kings 19 -2 Kings 2 : Forty-Seventh Week Autor: JOHN KITTO

The Still Small Voice—1 Kings 19 It is said that the hand of the Lord was upon Elijah to bring him to Jezreel. He knew that Jezebel was there. Her character was well known to him; but he feared not to go where duty called him, and to carry on and complete the great work … Continue reading ““374. THE STILL SMALL VOICE—1 KINGS 19””