II Kings

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Definition

Proper noun The second of two books in the Old Testament (specifically in the historical books known as the "Deuteronomistic History") that narrate the histories of the kings of the united and later divided kingdoms of Judah and Israel. It continues the story from 1 Kings, detailing events from the reign of Ahaziah to the Babylonian exile.

Usage
  • "II Kings" is used as the title of a specific biblical book. It is always capitalized.
  • It is typically cited when referring to this section of the Bible for study, quotation, or historical reference.
Examples
  • The story of the prophet Elijah's ascent to heaven is recorded in II Kings.
  • Scholars often analyze the theological perspectives presented in II Kings.
  • Please turn your Bibles to II Kings, chapter 19.
Advanced Usage
  • In academic or theological writing, the book may be referenced by its standard abbreviation, 2 Kgs.
  • The narrative in II Kings is characterized by its evaluation of kings based on their adherence to the covenant, leading to the eventual downfall of both kingdoms.
Variants and Related Words
  • 2 Kings: A common alternative, numerically modernized spelling of the title.
  • First Kings (1 Kings): The book immediately preceding II Kings in the biblical canon.
  • Kings: The collective name for the two books (1 Kings and 2 Kings), which were originally a single scroll.
  • The Books of Kings: Another term for the combined work.
Synonyms
  • The Second Book of Kings
  • The Fourth Book of Kings (in some historical Christian traditions where 1 & 2 Samuel are called 1 & 2 Kings)
Notes
  • II Kings is not an idiom, phrasal verb, or common phrase. It is exclusively a proper noun referring to a specific text.
  • The content includes accounts of prophets (like Elisha), political events, wars, and the ultimate destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple.
Noun
  1. the second of two Old Testament books telling the histories of the kings of Judah and Israel

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