The Fall of Samaria and the Assyrian Captivity of Israel are dated at 722BC. The destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian Captivity of Judah are dated at 586BC, 136 years later. Much of this chapter deals with the sins of the people of Israel that led to their judgment. The last part of the chapter deals with the sins of the people who continue to inhabit the land after the captivity. This chapter actually describes the beginning of the Samaritans who will show up again in the New Testament.
This is a story of deliverance from leprosy and is a picture of salvation. It is also a story of how God uses many people to get one person healed.
God has started speaking again and He has placed His hand on the youth Samuel.
A Doctrinal and Historical Study of Baptism
College Notes of David Reagan as taught in Scripture Baptist College. These notes cover the doctrine of the Bible.
