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2 Kings 15 · Grade 5

The Unraveling

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Azariah, called Uzziah elsewhere, enjoyed a long reign. Second Chronicles explains that his leprosy came when he proudly entered the temple to burn incense, a task reserved for priests (2 Chronicles 26:16-21). Kings reports only that the Lord struck him. Even a good king was not above God's holiness.

Israel's final decades read like a collapse. Zechariah's fall after six months fulfilled God's word to Jehu exactly. Then came a rapid series: Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, Pekah, and Hoshea, most gaining the throne by conspiracy. Each continued Jeroboam's sins. Without faithfulness to God, the kingdom had no stability.

Assyria now dominated the region. Menahem paid tribute, and Tiglath Pileser carried away much of northern Israel. The prophets Hosea and Amos ministered in these years, calling Israel to return. In Judah, Jotham's steady faithfulness stood out. In the New Testament, Jesus says that every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation (Matthew 12:25).

Show What You Know

  1. According to 2 Chronicles 26, why was Azariah struck with leprosy?

  2. How did most of Israel's last kings gain the throne?

  3. Which prophets ministered in these years?

  4. What does Jesus say in Matthew 12:25 in the New Testament?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Now the rest of the acts of ____.
  2. Now the rest of the acts of ____.
  3. ____ the son of Jabesh conspired against him.

Down

  1. Now the rest of the acts of ____.
  2. And ____ his son reigned in his place.

Think About It

  1. Even good King Azariah was not above God's holiness. How should you show reverence for God?

  2. Israel's kings kept repeating Jeroboam's sins. How can you break a bad pattern with God's help?

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)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for helping me do right. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did Israel have no stability?
  • How can you do right when many around you do not?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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