When Elisha had fallen sick with the illness from which he would die, Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him, saying, "My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 13:14? 2. How does Elisha's illness in 2 Kings 13:14 demonstrate God's sovereignty over life? 3. What can we learn from Joash's response to Elisha's impending death? 4. How does Elisha's life reflect Christ's role as a spiritual leader? 5. In what ways can we seek godly wisdom during times of personal crisis? 6. How can Elisha's faithfulness inspire us to serve God until the end? 7. Why did Elisha's illness not prevent him from performing miracles in 2 Kings 13:14? 8. How does Elisha's impending death in 2 Kings 13:14 affect his prophetic authority? 9. What is the significance of Joash visiting Elisha in 2 Kings 13:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 13? 11. Are there historical records outside the Bible confirming the entrance to Hamath (v. 8) as part of Israel's border, or is it solely a biblical claim? 12. Proverbs 10:27 asserts fearing the Lord prolongs life—what about devout people who die young or suffer terminal illnesses? 13. Who were the kings of Israel and Judah? 14. What are the key events in Elisha's life? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jehoash's reaction to Elisha's illness reflect his understanding of Elisha's role in Israel? How can we apply this understanding to our view of spiritual leaders today?2. In what ways does the metaphor of "chariots and horsemen" apply to the spiritual battles we face in our own lives? How can we rely on God's spiritual protection? 3. How does Elisha's impending death challenge us to think about our own legacy of faith? What steps can we take to ensure we leave a positive spiritual impact? 4. How does the continuity of God's work through different leaders (from Elijah to Elisha) encourage us in times of transition or change within our own communities? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced a significant challenge or transition. How did spiritual leadership or guidance help you navigate that period? How can you offer similar support to others?1. How does the reign of Jehoahaz reflect on leadership and accountability? 2. Why did Jehoash follow the sinful path of his father Jehoahaz, and what does this tell us about generational sin? 3. How does God's response to Jehoahaz's plea demonstrate His mercy and love? 4. What significance does Elisha's final prophecy hold? How did it affect Jehoash's actions? 5. What is the significance of the miracle at Elisha's tomb? 6. How did Elisha's prophecy fulfill itself in the reign of Jehoash? 7. How does the chapter highlight the consequence of disobedience and the rewards of repentance? 8. How can the struggles of Israel against Syrian oppression be related to contemporary challenges? 9. How does the story of Jehoahaz and Jehoash encourage believers to keep faith in difficult times? 10. What can we learn about prayer and divine intervention from the experiences of Jehoahaz and Jehoash? 11. In what ways can we apply the lessons of Elisha's actions in our own lives? 12. What does the concept of a 'savior' mean to you in the context of this chapter? 13. How does the chapter illustrate the theme of God's patience and forgiveness? 14. How would you handle a situation where you've inherited negative habits or attitudes from your family or culture, as Jehoash did? 15. How might you respond if you were in a situation like Jehoahaz, facing the consequences of your actions? 16. How do you interpret the symbolism in Elisha's prophecy to Jehoash? 17. How does Elisha's death and the miraculous event at his tomb impact your understanding of life, death, and God's power? 18. How can Jehoash's victories against Ben-Hadad inspire us in our personal battles today? 19. How do you interpret the phrase "chariots and horsemen of Israel", and what does it mean to you personally? 20. How can you practice sincere repentance in your life, following the example of Jehoahaz? Links 2 Kings 13:14 NIV2 Kings 13:14 NLT 2 Kings 13:14 ESV 2 Kings 13:14 NASB 2 Kings 13:14 KJV 2 Kings 13:14 Commentaries Bible Hub |



