2 Kings

Theme: Judgment and the Fall of the Kingdoms
Protagonists: Elisha, faithful prophets, God
Antagonists: Wicked kings, idolatry, Assyria, Babylon
Summary:
2 Kings continues the history of both Israel and Judah, highlighting their moral decline. Despite prophetic warnings, both kingdoms fall—Israel to Assyria and Judah to Babylon. The book ends in exile, emphasizing the consequences of unfaithfulness.