Journeys Through the Books of the Prophets - Melachim 2 - Part 8

In this concluding session of the "Journeys Through the Books of the Prophets" series, Rabbi Avraham Arieh Trugman covers the final chapters of 2 Melachim (2 Kings). The lesson follows the rapid succession of the final kings of Judah—Yehoachaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah—as the nation falls from Egyptian influence into the hands of the Babylonian Empire. We explore the spiritual significance of the First Temple's destruction, the history of the four fast days, and the "glimmer of hope" found in the final verses of the book. 📖 Chapters 0:00 Introduction & Overview of the Prophets Series 2:10 The Aftermath of Josiah: Yehoachaz & Egyptian Influence 7:55 Jehoiakim and the Transition to Babylonian Rule 9:45 Nebuchadnezzar and the Rise of Babylon 16:50 The Reign of Jehoiachin and the First Exile 24:35 Zedekiah: The Last King and the Final Rebellion 32:30 The Siege of Jerusalem, Famine, and Suffering 36:30 Zedekiah’s Flight and Capture in Jericho 41:20 The Destruction of the First Temple: History of the 9th of Av 46:30 Gedaliah, the Final Remnant, and the Four Fast Days 51:30 A Glimmer of Hope: Jehoiachin Freed in Babylon 54:00 Series Conclusion & Final Reflections 🔗 Connect W