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2 Kings 17-18 Summary, Key People/Places/Events, and Questions to Consider:
In 2 Kings 17-18, the fall of the Northern Kingdom, Israel, takes center stage. King Hoshea, the last king of Israel, fails to pay tribute to Assyria, leading King Shalmaneser of Assyria to lay siege to Samaria, eventually leading to Israel's downfall. The Israelites are then exiled, and Assyrians populate Samaria. The new inhabitants face lion attacks, interpreted as a punishment from God, leading to the import of Israelite priests to teach the people how to worship God.
Key people involved in these chapters include King Hoshea of Israel, King Shalmaneser of Assyria, and King Hezekiah of Judah. Important places include Samaria (the capital of Israel) and Jerusalem (the capital of Judah). Significant events include the fall of Israel, the Assyrian exile, and the religious reforms instituted by King Hezekiah in Judah.
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John 3:19-36 Summary, Key People/Places/Events, and Questions to Consider:
John 3:19-36 details further teachings of Jesus and the testimony of John the Baptist about Jesus. Jesus talks about people loving darkness more than light because their deeds were evil. John the Baptist reaffirms his role as the forerunner to Christ, expressing joy at the success of Jesus's ministry and stating that Jesus must increase while he, John, must decrease.
Key people in this passage include Jesus and John the Baptist. The significant event here is John the Baptist's reaffirmation of Jesus's role as the Messiah and the Son of God.
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