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Introduction to the second book of the
Kings, commonly called the fourth book of

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the Kings.

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In addition to continuing the stories of
the great prophets Elijah and Elisha,

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begun in first Kings, the second book of
Kings describes the tragic loss of the

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promised land by God's chosen people.

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The land had already been divided into two
kingdoms.

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Now, both Israel in the northern part of
the land, and then later Judah in the

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southern part, were carried off into
captivity.

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Both kingdoms were warned continually by
God's prophets that God would punish them

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if they did not repent of their sins.

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Because they were not faithful to keep
God's loving covenants, and preferred

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instead to show utter contempt and
disregard for His commandments,

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they lost everything.

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As you listen, note well that even God's
patience has limits.