2 Kings 15 · Grade 4
The Word to Jehu Fulfilled
Read and Think
Azariah son of Amaziah began to reign at sixteen. He reigned fifty-two years. He did right as his father had, though the high places remained. The Lord struck him so that he was a leper until his death. He lived in a separate house. Jotham his son judged the people.
In Israel, Zechariah son of Jeroboam reigned six months and did evil. Shallum conspired against him and took the throne. This fulfilled the word the Lord spoke to Jehu: his sons would sit on Israel's throne to the fourth generation. Shallum reigned one month before Menahem overthrew him. Menahem reigned ten years. He paid Pul king of Assyria a thousand talents of silver. He taxed the wealthy men of Israel to raise it.
Menahem's son Pekahiah reigned two years before his captain Pekah conspired against him. In Pekah's days, Tiglath Pileser of Assyria captured many cities. He took all the land of Naphtali and carried the people captive. Then Hoshea conspired against Pekah. In Judah, Jotham did right and built the upper gate of the Lord's house, but the high places were not removed.
Show What You Know
Who judged the people while Azariah was a leper?
Which word did Zechariah's fall fulfill?
How did Menahem raise the silver?
What land did Tiglath Pileser take, along with many cities?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- son of Amaziah began to reign at sixteen.
- He did as his father had, though the high places remained.
- his son judged the people.
- In Israel, son of Jeroboam reigned six months and did evil.
- conspired against him and took the throne.
Think About It
Israel had five kings in a short time, most by conspiracy. What happens when people stop following God?
Jotham built a gate for God's house in troubled times. How can you serve God when life around you is unstable?
Memory Verse
“He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, according to all that his father Amaziah had done.”
2 Kings 15:3 (WEB)
Copy It
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for helping me do right. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Whose word came true about four generations?
- How many kings did Israel have in this chapter?
Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.