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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 2 Kings 11–15, where both kingdoms continue on a path of instability, with occasional glimpses of reform.

In Judah, a dark moment comes when Athaliah attempts to destroy the royal line, but God preserves a rightful heir, Joash, in secret. He is later crowned king, and for a time, reform takes place under godly guidance. But once again, faithfulness proves fragile.

As the narrative continues, we see a mix of kings, some who do what is right in the Lord’s sight and many who do not. In the northern kingdom of Israel, the pattern is consistently downward, with king after king continuing in idolatry.

These chapters highlight a repeated theme: outward reform without lasting heart change does not endure. The cycle continues because the root problem remains.

And once again, the story pushes us to look beyond these flawed kings to a better one. Jesus is the true King who does not merely reform behavior but transforms hearts and establishes a kingdom that will not fall.

If you haven’t read 2 Kings 11–15 yet, pause and do that now, then come back and let’s read it together.

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