The Israelites kings were chosen divinely, chosen and they were expected to abide by the covenant of God, responsibility of reproving, encouraging, teaching, warning, giving guidance and also giving, guidance to the people of God. Is exile THE END for Gods people? coercion. What is Hellenization? Later, Elijah prayed and it began to rain again (1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:18). https://craigtowens.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/kings-of-israel-judah2.jpg. Its preparing you for the arrival of Jesus, the perfect Prophet-King. It will discuss critically and soberly where our culture is heading. Zechariah Paul argued, under inspiration, that God has preserved the record of His dealings with His ancient people for the instruction, edification, exhortation, and warning of His contemporary people in any given age. -Rehoboam ruled in Judah (the southern kingdom); its capital was Jerusalem. The kings were expected to observe the laws and covenant of God, defend their Nations and rule all the people in justice. The author pauses in 2 Kings 17 to make sure we know this. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Genealogy_of_the_kings_of_Israel_and_Judah.png. Wiseman, D 1,2 Kings (TOTC) Obadiah, Other oracles against the nations Its only a matter of time until the prophetic word comes to pass. His kingdom (and his own heart!) 2 0 obj Will be most useful. Jeremiah He saw this plague as a precursor to an even greater judgment on the nation by God."The day of the Lord" is the dominant theme in his message (2:11) during the reigns of Jeroboam II of Israel and Uzziah of Judah. About 650 years before the birth of Jesus two boys grew up in Judah who were to have a profound effect upon the spiritual life of God's people. If a politician is too busy to hear from the Watchmen, then he is too busy to hold office. Unfortunately, Judah was headed towards the same outcome as her big sister. The period of king in Israel was, divided into two the first three kings included Solomon, David, and Saul in the period called, golden age. Would it do any good? The King needs a REAL relationship with a prophet. I was fascinated to find how many legal precedents were set there for us to follow, which were normal when I was growing up in the 1950s, but have been watered down or lost to us now, of course to our detriment. Jesus later referenced this (I think; the phrasing seems similar) in Luke 10:27. It's interesting to note that over the following years these figures did become significant, and in that order. -20 kings in the south (Judah) who were a mixture of good and bad kings. 597 The fall of Jerusalem (Judah, southern kingdom) to the Babylonians (see 2 Kings 25; 2 Chronicles 36). But it's not in confrontation like the kings and prophets of 1 and 2 Kings. Why should the Christian be conversant in the history of Israel? In this famous story, Elijah challenges 450 prophets of Baal to see whose God is the best. In the north, Jeroboam had a new, big kingdom, but he also had a problem. The prophets continue to tell the kings that if they dont repent of idolatry and turn back to God, exile is coming. The Relationship between Prophets and Kings Posted on March 2, 2016 Author Kevin Baird Five Keys in making Politicians more accountable "Then Nathan said to David, "You are the man! While I have read these sections repeatedly it is great to have the main points set out in point form. If this is true, Isaiah was of royal stock. And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. Selman, M 1 Chronicles (TOTC) I would suppose that many, many Christians have never read these laws, let alone non-Christians, so it is easy to see how these understandings have been largely lost, and we cant expect the mainly anti-Christian university system of the West to value or teach these things. Isaiah or Yeshayhu ( "Salvation is the Lord) is one of the greatest prophets of the Hebrew Bible. Much of the difficulty lies in getting a handle on the chronological order of the events described in these six books (really just three long books, each divided into two portions). He has traveled extensively speaking on pastors engaging culture and is often solicited as a media analyst or commentator with regards to Christian views in public policy. Happy reading! It doesnt mean that every public policy debate cuts easily into compartments of good or evil. II Samuel 12:7-9a NKJV. Hosea apparently continued beyond this period through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah of . Haggai He warned both Israel and Judah of impending doom as a . Jehoahaz). Pastors want to meet politicians to express their concerns and thoughts with regards to public policy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); CultureWatch is a faith ministry and I get no salary. Joash (Good) (843-803) forty years Do you see how 1 and 2 Kings is really about the prophetic word of God and how it determines the course of Israels history, leading up to exile? Jeremiah was a man called to be a prophet to deliver God's message to Judah (before, during and after its fall to Babylon in 586 B.C.). I have sat through untold hours of political lectures to pastors about the state of our country and their take on what the church should be doing. Fascinated. The Scriptural excerpt above is the familiar story of King David (a civil leader) being confronted by the Prophet Nathan (the servant of the Lord) over the sin of adultery, as well as the subsequent murder. money. The law of God was higher than any man, and the king was expected to respect and obey it. 15:4). ], David was born!) All the kings there were bad kings. Perhaps this is best illustrated in a conversation I had with a state senator in my office a few years ago. Martin Luther King is a sign that God has not forsaken the United States of America. They take you to charts that line up the kings with the prophets. While they do tell the story of Israel and the succession of its kings, the author isnt writing just for historys sake. Through the mediation of the prophet Isaiah, God heard and responded to Hezekiah. Shalmaneser III. Let me put this in contemporary terms. Rather, it's in sweet communion in a perfect prophet/king-like figure. The politician has a job to do, but it cant be done without the input of the spiritual leaders. It seems like we are seeing a return to the worship of other gods in some ways here in Australia these days, too. We need a prophet who will speak Gods word and a king who will uphold it. Elijah was sent to show Israel the evil of their ways and encourage them to return to the Lord. Pastors access to their congregations and the community make it imperative that when the moment demands it they say to our current political leadership, Thou art the man (or woman). Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was born and lived almost his life in Concord, Massachusetts. How are they different? Because of Judahs apostasy, exile is coming. Anderson, A 2 Samuel (WBC) If you look just above the subtitle Lessons to be learned from the kings you will see three live links in blue. After finishing public and private school . How are families depicted in the Deuteronomistic History? The scene seems foreign to our western democratic mentality. Jehoiachin (597) three months She describesirregularand infrequent menses (five or six per year) since menarche at, 42 year-old man presents to ED with 2-day history of dysuria, low back pain, inability to fully empty his bladder, severe perineal pain along with fevers and chills. Each time that I read it, The Holy Spirit would highlight a verse or a passage that reflected issues in my life that God wanted confronted and dealt with. Shallum (748) one month In other words, the theocracy was still fully intact; it simply functioned in a different form. It traces the history of a favored and chosen people, Prophet. Wray Beal, L 1&2 Kings (AOTC), 1&2 CHRONICLES 1 Kings 12 to 2 Kings 25 the divided kingdom (both Judah, the southern kingdom, and Israel, the northern kingdom) Like the story of Joseph from the Book of Genesis, Esarhaddon was favored by his father over his older brothers and had to flee to a foreign land for safety.After eventually gaining the throne, Esarhaddon pacified the land and expanded the Assyrian Empire southward into Egypt . As far as helpful commentaries go, here are some of the ones from my own collection that I have used to good effect over the years: 1&2 SAMUEL Isaiah instructs the stricken King Hezekiah. Prophesied against Assyria after the commander Sennacherib sent a boastful letter to Hezekiah A great help and encouragement to Hezekiah his king when Judah was under great threat and seige Here's a hint: Elijah also "departed.". Jehu (843-816) twenty-eight years The prophecies of Hosea and Amos are part of a collection of books known as the trei asar (The Twelve) or the Minor Prophets. Will you find a church that is led by a courageous pastor and support with all your might? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. In Israel, a prophets, were referred to as a Gods representative and thus when a prophet was speaking it was regarded, that it was God speaking to the people. The relationship between the kings and the prophets of Israel, The kings of Israel were believed to be agents sent by God to serve the Nation. The authority of traditions in Israel was founded under the concept of. Ezekiel Youngblood, R 1,2 Samuel (EBC), 1&2 KINGS -Jotham he did not show whole-hearted obedience -Hezekiah was one of Judahs most godly kings (2 Ki. Of the 39 kings, only one is given an unqualified good rating: a southern king, Josiah. Israel was headed for disaster, and no one was to blame but themselves. A priest is an intercessor. That doesnt mean that pastors have the final say on public policy issues. All up we have 38 kings and 1 queen covered: Woodhouse, J 1 Samuel (PTW) Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like the Persian royal road stretched from Sardis to the capital at, After the death of Solomon, tensions between the northern and southern tribes led to the establishment of two kingdoms, the kingdom of ___ and the kingdom of ___., The phoenicians' contributions to the ancient Near East included all but and more. Sometimes they perform healings and miracles in the name of the Lord. endobj Can anyone recommend a good commentary of the Kings (Samuel, Kings, Chronicles), and a side by side of the prophets aligned with their respective King(s) in the time line they occurred? We seldom use the terms "kings" and "prophets" anymore, but these institutions of leadership still continue in the eyes of God. How did the prophets influence the monarchs? The nation had turned away from the Lord to worship Baal, and King Ahab had formed an alliance with Sidon by marrying their princess, Jezebel. ), Sunday School and Childrens Ministry Curricula, Hannahs song after the birth and dedication of Samuel (2:111), Priest Elis evil sons described (2:1217), Man of God warns Eli of judgment on his sons and his house (2:2736), Gods first communication to Samuel: Judgment on Elis sons and house (3:1b18), Philistines defeat Israel at Aphek (1104 B.C. 11041084 B.C.). By Eric Metaxas. 31. Pastorwill you recapture your prophetic voice? Baldwin, J 1,2 Samuel (TOTC) The monarchy, therefore, is neither nontheocratic nor antitheocratic. Jeroboams son gets sick, so he sends his wife to Ahijah to find out what will happen. Ahab was the son of Omri, and he ruled in Israel for twenty-two years. The succession of northern kings that oppose the word of the Lord reaches a climax when Ahab takes the throne. I summarised the Bible on Twitter between Aug 2010 and Nov 2013 - one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Nahum The following will be discussed: Brokenness of the past; Authority of the King and Prophet; . The discussion covers the relationship that. Asa (Good) (912-872) forty-one years -Good Jehoshaphat begat bad Jehoram (2 Ki. Kings were anointed to represent God for the purpose of governing the people according to God's directions. righteousness of King Hezekiah and the influence of prominent prophets (2 Kings 19:35-37). We are spiritual shepherds. But is that the final word? Often we find this being said about a king: the king did this, and the people followed The people can follow examples both for good or ill: -The people can follow examples such as Hezekiah, who was a good king (see 2 Chr. There are moments when "Of Kings and Prophets" seems sincere and very timely in its examination of the tense and historically troubling relationship between politics and religion. 23). King Relationship to Previous King God's Judgment Saul none did evil Ishbosheth* son (unknown) David none did right Solomon (AKA Jedidiah) son did right in youth, evil in old age * The kingdom was divided during Ishbosheth's reign; David was king over the tribe of Judah. 4. The idea of the covenant between Yahweh and his chosen people is the most basic and distinctive . The prophets brought the word of God to the Israelites, and they would call people to responding to the teachings of the word. I recognize the fact that our political leaders are not monarchs, just as I recognize that not all clergy can be labeled prophets. Answer (1 of 4): Biblical scholars are not aware of any actual kinship between Uzziah and Isaiah, but many have often thought that perhaps Isaiah was of noble birth, somehow connected with the royal family of Judah because he did seem to have easy access to the following king, Ahaz, and seemed to. After the rule of King Solomon, there was a civil war and Israel was divided into the, The era of kings started with Saul which was about one, thousand years before Christ King Saul is seen to be the most disappointing king of Israel but, during the reign of David and Solomon expanded the empire. Readers are welcome to post comments on the material posted here, but some simple rules apply: If you are happy to abide by these rules, then by all means, send in your comments. Regards His name was Shallum (A.K.A. Well see how Gods story continues in exile. Here is the historical setting in outline form: Factors in Israels Desire for a Monarchy, Monarchy was not, in itself, anti-theocratic or non-theocratic. Israel prophets anointed kings, Samuel anointed Saul and David. Fusce dui lectus, congue vel laoreet ac, dictum vitae odio. But his plans are thwarted when the word of God comes to the prophet (or the man of God) Shemaiah. %PDF-1.5 Prophets and prophecy are designated in the OT by a number of different terms. -Joash he lost his godly influence His work as one of God's great prophets lasted decades, and he prophesied . The people fall on their faces and declare that Yahweh is the one true God. (Luke 4:16-21) And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. Hosea Joel, Exilic (ca 587-538) In another showdown between a king and a prophet, the word of the prophet wins the day. I want to know that there is a pastoral influencer in his life and that the politician is under spiritual authority just like every member of the flock. The GB Lessons. Accountability certainly occurs at the ballot box, but not all accountability can be held off for 2, 4, or 6 years. Braun, R 1 Chronicles (WBC) 45 They say what God is saying and prophesy what is to come. Jeremiah and Josiah. 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