Why Is the Preservation of the Davidic Line Emphasized Despite Judah’s Repeated Failures? The history recorded in 2 Kings presents a striking paradox. While the kingdom of Judah repeatedly falls into sin, idolatry, and political compromise, God continues to preserve the royal line descending from King David. Even amid national…
The Role of Humility in Determining Whether a King Receives Mercy or Judgment from God Throughout the biblical narratives—especially in books such as 1 Kings, 2 Kings, and 2 Chronicles—the attitude of a king’s heart plays a decisive role in how God responds to him. One of the most important…
Why Does God Allow Saul Multiple Opportunities for Repentance? The story of King Saul in the First Book of Samuel presents a powerful example of divine patience and the repeated opportunities God gives individuals to repent. Although Saul repeatedly disobeys God’s commands, he is given multiple chances to change his…