2Ki 15:8-12 | MHM | STEP | The Reigns of Zachariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, Pekah, and Hoshea. This section describes a time of great confusion and trouble for the kingdom of Israel. After the family of Jehu lost the throne, there were many quick changes in leadership. Most kings came to power by violence and were killed in the same way. Because the people refused to turn from their sins, God allowed these troubles to come. The nation suffered from both internal fighting and attacks from Assyria. This difficult period shows that when a nation turns away from God, it becomes weak and divided, and many innocent people suffer. v. 8-12 : Zachariah, son of Jeroboam, became king of Israel, but he only ruled for six months. He was killed by Shallum, ending the line of Jehu, as God had promised would happen after four generations (2 Kings 10:30; 2 Kings 15:8-12 ).

‏ 2 Kings 15:8-12

The Reigns of Zachariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, Pekah, and Hoshea.

This section describes a time of great confusion and trouble for the kingdom of Israel. After the family of Jehu lost the throne, there were many quick changes in leadership. Most kings came to power by violence and were killed in the same way. Because the people refused to turn from their sins, God allowed these troubles to come. The nation suffered from both internal fighting and attacks from Assyria. This difficult period shows that when a nation turns away from God, it becomes weak and divided, and many innocent people suffer.

v. 8-12: Zachariah, son of Jeroboam, became king of Israel, but he only ruled for six months. He was killed by Shallum, ending the line of Jehu, as God had promised would happen after four generations (2 Kings 10:30; 2 Kings 15:8-12 ^a).

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