Journeys Through the Books of the Prophets - Melachim 2 - Part 4

Please Join Our Live Classes @ https://thetrugmans.com/events-ohr-chadash/ More @ https://thetrugmans.com In this class, we explore several pivotal and dramatic moments in Jewish history, moving through the reigns of multiple kings in both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms. We examine the spiritual climate of the era and the geopolitical shifts that led to the exile of the Ten Tribes. Key Topics Covered: The Reign of King Azariah (Uzziah): A look at his 52-year reign, his righteousness, and the mystery behind why he was afflicted with tzara’at (a skin disease) and forced into isolation. The Fall of the Northern Kingdom: Understanding the two waves of Assyrian invasion and the eventual exile of the Ten Tribes in approximately 720 BCE. The Mystery of the "Lost Ten Tribes": A discussion on the global remnants and traditions of the ten tribes, including groups in Ethiopia, India, and Afghanistan, as well as the genetic markers found in modern-day Spain. The Origin of the Term "Yehudi": How the survival of the Southern Kingdom led to the transition from "Israelite" to "Jew" (Yehudi). The Lions of Samaria: The story of the new settlers brought into the land by Assyria and their st