◄ 2 Kings 15:29 ►
In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 15:29? 2. How does 2 Kings 15:29 demonstrate God's judgment through foreign nations? 3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's vulnerability in 2 Kings 15:29? 4. How does 2 Kings 15:29 connect with Deuteronomy's warnings about disobedience? 5. How can we apply the consequences faced by Israel to our spiritual lives? 6. What role does divine sovereignty play in the events of 2 Kings 15:29? 7. Why did God allow Tiglath-pileser to capture Israelite cities in 2 Kings 15:29? 8. What does 2 Kings 15:29 reveal about God's judgment on Israel? 9. How does 2 Kings 15:29 fit into the broader narrative of Israel's disobedience? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 15? 11. Who was King Pekah in the Bible? 12. Why does Isaiah 17’s prophecy appear unfulfilled when compared to other passages predicting judgments on Israel’s neighbors that were historically verified? 13. Does 2 Samuel 20:14–15 align with archaeological findings on the siege at Abel Beth Maakah, or is there little historical support? 14. Did an oppressor “from Hamath to the valley of the Arabah” (Amos 6:14) truly arise, and is there historical proof of this event? Discussion Questions 1. What were the spiritual and political conditions in Israel that led to the Assyrian invasion, and how can we apply these lessons to our own national and personal lives today? 2. How does the capture of the land of Naphtali relate to the prophecy in Isaiah 9:1, and what does this teach us about God's plan for redemption? 3. In what ways does the account of Israel's exile challenge us to remain faithful to God in the face of cultural pressures? 4. How can we see God's sovereignty at work in the events of 2 Kings 15:29, and how does this understanding affect our trust in Him during difficult times? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced consequences for disobedience. How did that experience lead you to a deeper understanding of repentance and God's grace? 2 Kings 15 Bible Study Questions 1. Compare and contrast the reigns of the kings in Judah and Israel. What were the key differences in their leadership styles and outcomes? 2. How does the constant change in leadership impact Israel and Judah, both politically and spiritually? 3. What can we learn from the failure of many kings to remove high places in their lands? 4. Discuss the role of divine judgment in the political turmoil experienced by Israel and Judah. 5. How does 2 Kings 15 relate to today's political and spiritual landscape? 6. How does the cycle of violence, demonstrated by the assassination of kings, reflect the state of Israel's society during this period? 7. How could different outcomes have been achieved by the various kings mentioned if they remained faithful to God’s commandments? 8. Discuss the significance of Menahem's tribute to the Assyrian king. What does this indicate about Israel's relationship with Assyria and its political standing at the time? 9. How would you handle a leadership transition in your life or community, informed by the examples in 2 Kings 15? 10. How does this chapter inform our understanding of God's sovereignty amidst political instability? 11. What can we learn about God’s character from His responses to idolatry in Israel and Judah? 12. How can the principles from 2 Kings 15 guide your response to today's societal sins? 13. How does the prophecy fulfilled through Jehu’s dynasty (2 Kings 10:30) relate to God's faithfulness and sovereignty? 14. What lessons can modern leaders learn from the kings' frequently failing to uphold righteousness? 15. How might the reign of these kings have been different if they had sought counsel from God? 16. What are some ways you can promote faithfulness and obedience to God within your sphere of influence? 17. How does the political turmoil and violence in 2 Kings 15 inform your perspective on current global conflicts? 18. What can the church today learn from the ongoing idolatry and disobedience in ancient Israel and Judah? 19. In what ways does the punishment of God in these kingdoms encourage you to evaluate your personal faithfulness to God? 20. Given the repetitious cycle of sin seen in the kings, how can we break similar cycles in our lives and societies today? Links 2 Kings 15:29 NIV 2 Kings 15:29 NLT 2 Kings 15:29 ESV 2 Kings 15:29 NASB 2 Kings 15:29 KJV 2 Kings 15:29 Commentaries Bible Hub