Today's portion is a record of the continuing succession of kings in Israel and Judah. In this point of Israel's history, both kingdoms are apparently in a rut. Israel's king continue to do evil in the sight of God, worshiping Baal and other gods. The kings of Judah are somewhat better in that they do what is pleasing in the site of God, but do not destroy the shrines and stop the sacrifices to other gods. Both kingdoms are troubled and neither fully commit to serving the Lord. Because of this they are under attack for the Arameans and other nations.
During this time Elisha dies. Even in death Elisha is so filled with the Holy Spirit of God that his bones are able to revive a dead soldier (13:21). After the death of Elisha, this section does not introduce any other prophets, and both kingdoms suffer from the lack of the presence of a holy man dedicated to God.
May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.
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