Contemplative Bible Reading

2 Kings 22:11 (New Living Translation) 11 When the king (Josiah) heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair. By accident, Hilkiah the high priest had found a copy of the Book of the Law—the law that God had given to the people. They brought a copy […]

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2 Kings 17:26 (New Living Translation) So a message was sent to the king of Assyria: “The people you have sent to live in the towns of Samaria do not know the religious customs of the God of the land. He has sent lions among them to destroy them because they have not worshiped him […]

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2 Kings 17:21-22 (New Living Translation) 21 For when the Lord tore Israel away from the kingdom of David, they chose Jeroboam son of Nebat as their king. But Jeroboam drew Israel away from following the Lord and made them commit a great sin. 22 And the people of Israel persisted in all the evil […]

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2 Kings 3:14-16a (New Living Translation) 14 Elisha replied, “As surely as the Lord Almighty lives, whom I serve, I wouldn’t even bother with you except for my respect for King Jehoshaphat of Judah. 15 Now bring me someone who can play the harp.” While the harp was being played, the power of the Lord […]

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2 Kings 6:8-9 (New Living Translation) 8 When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, “We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place.” 9 But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, “Do not go near that place, for […]

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2 Kings 23:15 (New Living Translation) The king also tore down the altar at Bethel—the pagan shrine that Jeroboam son of Nebat had made when he caused Israel to sin. He burned down the shrine and ground it to dust, and he burned the Asherah pole. This verse describes what the King of Judah was […]

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2 Kings 11:12 (New Living Translation) Then Jehoiada brought out Joash, the king’s son, placed the crown on his head, and presented him with a copy of God’s laws. They anointed him and proclaimed him king, and everyone clapped their hands and shouted, “Long live the king!” What would you give a seven-year-old King? That […]

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2 Kings 5:1-6 (New Living Translation) The king of Aram had great admiration for Naaman, the commander of his army, because through him the Lord had given Aram great victories. But though Naaman was a mighty warrior, he suffered from leprosy. 2 At this time Aramean raiders had invaded the land of Israel, and among their captives […]

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2 Kings 5:1-6 (New Living Translation) The king of Aram had great admiration for Naaman, the commander of his army, because through him the Lord had given Aram great victories. But though Naaman was a mighty warrior, he suffered from leprosy. 2 At this time Aramean raiders had invaded the land of Israel, and among their captives […]

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2 Kings 11:12 (New International Version 2011) Jehoiada brought out the king’s son and put the crown on him; he presented him with a copy of the covenant and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and shouted, “Long live the king!” Jehoiada the priest has brought out Joash (or […]

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