Athaliah Usurps the Throne 1 When Athaliah,Ahaziah’s mother,saw that her son was dead,she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. 2 Jehosheba,who was King Jehoram’s daughter and Ahaziah’ssister, secretly rescued…

1 In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king and reigned 40 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah, who was from Beer-sheba. 2 Throughout the time Jehoiadathe…

Israel’s King Jehoahaz 1 In the twenty-third year of Judah’s King Joashson of Ahaziah, Jehoahazson of Jehu became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned 17 years. 2 He did…

Judah’s King Amaziah 1 Inthe second year of Israel’s King Jehoashson of Jehoahaz,Amaziahson of Joash became king of Judah. 2 He was 25 years old when he became king and…

Judah’s King Azariah 1 In the twenty-seventh year of Israel’s King Jeroboam, Azariahson of Amaziah became king of Judah. 2 He was 16 years old when he became king and…

Judah’s King Ahaz 1 In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah,Ahazson of Jotham became king of Judah. 2 Ahaz was 20 years old when he became king and…

Israel’s King Hoshea 1 In the twelfth year of Judah’s King Ahaz, Hosheason of Elah became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned nine years. 2 He did what was…

Judah’s King Hezekiah 1 In the third year of Israel’s King Hosheason of Elah, Hezekiahson of Ahaz became king of Judah. 2 He was 25 years old when he became…

Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah’s Counsel 1 When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth,and went into theLord’s temple. 2 Then he sent Eliakim, who was…

Hezekiah’s Illness and Recovery 1 In those daysHezekiah became terminally ill.The prophet Isaiahson of Amoz came and said to him, “This is what theLordsays: ‘Put your affairs in order,for you…