Scripture Sketch

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV

“And David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel and had greatly blessed his kingdom from the sake of his people Israel.” 1 Chronicles 14:2 NLT

“When they came to the other side, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken away” And Elisha replied, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit and become your successor.” 2 Kings 2:9 NLT

“They also took away the pots, the shovels, the trimmers, the spoons, and all the bronze utensils with which the priest ministered.” 2 Kings 25:14 NLT

“For so it was that the children of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God, who had brought them up out of the land Egypt, from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and they had feared other gods, and walked in the statutes of the nations whom the Lord had cast out…

“Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” 2 Kings 6:16 NLT The second book of Kings continues the history of Israel, spanning the period between the death of David and the demise of the nation. Israel had been divided, and the two kingdoms had begun to…

“Again and again the Lord had sent his prophets and seers to warn both Israel and Judah: ‘Turn from all your evil ways. Obey my commands and decrees – the entire law I commanded your ancestors to obey, and that I gave you through my servants the prophets.’ But the Israelites would not listen. They…

“But Ahab son of Omri did what was evil in the Lord’s sight, even more than any of the kings before him.” 1 Kings 16:30

“When Ahab got home, he told Jezebel everything Elijah had done, including the way he had killed all the prophets of Baal. So Jezebel sent this message to Elijah: “May the gods strike me and even kill me if by this time tomorrow, I have not killed you just as you killed them.” 1 Kings…

“Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?” The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.” 1 Kings 3:10-11