Reading for September 26th

Read 2 Kings 13.1-13 In 13.1-13: The reigns of Jehoahz and Joash. In verse 1; Joash and Jehoash are two versions of the same name. In verse 2: The sins of Jeroboam are the shrines at Dan and Bethel (1 Kings 12.25-33). In verse 3: Like the rest of the regnal formulas, this verse is deuteronomistic and sounds much like part of the deuternomistic formula found in the book of Judges (Judg 2.14; 4.1-2; 6.1) In verse 5: The idea and language are also borrowed from the book of Judges. The identity of this savior is not clear, but it may be a reference to Elisha (vv. 14-21). In verse 6: The sins of the house of Jeroboam are the same as the sins of Jeroboam (v. 2). The sacred pole was used in the worship of the Caanite goddess Asherah. In verse 7: Like the dust at threshing means that the army has scattered. In verse 10: While they bear the same name, Joash king of Judah and Jehoash king of Israel are two different people. In verse 13: This Jeroboam is distinct from the one in 1 Kings 12-14 and is often called Jeroboam II. Comments or Questions..