2 Kings — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 2 kings, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Kings 2:11 (KJV)
How did the prophet Elijah depart from this world into heaven?
Answer: In a whirlwind with a chariot of fire
Study note. There appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and Elijah went up by a whirlwind.
Lesson 2 · 2 Kings 2:9 (KJV)
What did Elisha request from Elijah before he was taken away?
Answer: A double portion of thy spirit
Study note. Elisha asked, 'I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.'
Lesson 3 · 2 Kings 2:21 (KJV)
What did Elisha cast into the spring of waters at Jericho to heal them?
Answer: Salt
Study note. He went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there.
Lesson 4 · 2 Kings 5:1 (KJV)
Who was the captain of the host of the king of Syria that was a leper?
Answer: Naaman
Study note. Naaman was a great man with his master, but he was a leper.
Lesson 5 · 2 Kings 5:10 (KJV)
How many times did Elisha tell Naaman to wash in the Jordan to be clean?
Answer: Seven times
Study note. Elisha sent a messenger saying, 'Go and wash in Jordan seven times.'
Lesson 6 · 2 Kings 6:6 (KJV)
What object did Elisha make to swim after it had fallen into the water?
Answer: An iron axe head
Study note. He cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim.
Lesson 7 · 2 Kings 11:1 (KJV)
Who was the wicked queen of Judah who attempted to destroy all the seed royal?
Answer: Athaliah
Study note. When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.
Lesson 8 · 2 Kings 22:1 (KJV)
How old was Josiah when he began to reign over Judah?
Answer: Eight years old
Study note. Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign.
Lesson 9 · 2 Kings 22:8 (KJV)
What was found in the house of the Lord during the reign of Josiah?
Answer: The book of the law
Study note. Hilkiah the high priest said, 'I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord.'
Lesson 10 · 2 Kings 25:1 (KJV)
Which king of Babylon besieged Jerusalem and carried Judah away into captivity?
Answer: Nebuchadnezzar
Study note. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, against Jerusalem.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does 2 kings point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?