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Lesson 11: Ahaziah of Israel & Elijah's Ministry

Lesson 11 from The Divided Kingdom & The Prophets by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: 1 Kings 22:51-2 Kings 1:18; 2 Kings 3
Estimated Date: 853 - 841B.C.

Synopsis: Ahaziah and Jehoram, the next two kings of Israel followed the life of evil that Ahab lived. They were faithless men who looked to the prophets of idols instead of the living God. However, God took the opportunity to show His great power over man and nations.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What god did Ahaziah seek when he was sick? Who did his messengers speak to? What was the message for Ahaziah?

  2. How did Ahaziah respond? What happened to his first two messengers?

  3. What was different about the last messenger sent to Elijah? What was the result?

  4. Who gathered for battle against Moab? Be prepared to show on a map the way they traveled and the lands of Moab and Edom.

  5. What is meant by the answer of Elijah in 2 Kings 3:13? What was the ultimate message of Elijah?

  6. How was the prophecy fulfilled?