2 Kings: The Truth about Our Troubled World

Explore the History of Ancient Israel and Judah to Find Hope Amid Division in the World Today

The book of 2 Kings recounts the most tragic period in the Old Testament: the collapse of the two nation-states that had once been Israel. Following rebellion against the house of David, God’s people entertained false gods and endured a turbulent succession of kings, none of whom could bring the salvation they desperately needed. In this Preaching the Word volume, John Woodhouse presents a thorough yet accessible study of 2 Kings. Walking passage-by-passage through the text, he examines the destruction of Israel and Judah, and makes practical connections that will help believers endure the troubles of the world today. This expositional commentary is an essential resource for anyone interested in studying, teaching, or preaching the Bible.

• Expositional Commentary on 2 Kings: In-depth, practical study of the kings and prophets of Israel and Judah
• Reader-Friendly: Written by pastors for pastors, this commentary is also an accessible resource for students and lay people
• Part of the Preaching the Word Series: Volumes for 1 Kings and other books of the Bible are also available in the series

John Woodhouse (DPhil, Victoria University of Manchester) served as principal of Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, from 2002 to 2013. He previously worked in pastoral ministry in a suburb of Sydney. He has published articles in various academic journals and is the author of four volumes in Crossway’s Preaching the Word commentary series.