In 2 Kings Chapter 8, the woman whose son was brought back to life leaves for 7 years to avoid the famine and her home and land are all restored to her when she returns. God provides.  The king of Aram is sick and dies, but not because of the sickness. Elisha is brought to tears when he is shown what will be coming for the people of Israel. Our actions, how we think and act, affect us as well as those around us. Judah has become infected by the sins of the north. Regardless, God reminds us of His promise to continue to have a descendant of David ruling. God keeps His promises. It's His legacy and who God is, more often than not, He does so in spite of us.