Cross-References — 2 Kings 1

4 pairs

2 Kings 1:3referencesExodus 20:3
In 2 Kings 1:3, Elijah questions the messengers of Ahaziah about seeking Baal-zebub, highlighting the violation of the first commandment in Exodus 20:3, which commands exclusive worship of the LORD.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Faithfulness to God.
2 Kings 1:10referencesLuke 9:54-55
In 2 Kings 1:10, Elijah calls down fire from heaven to consume the captain and his fifty men. In Luke 9:54-55, James and John reference this event, but Jesus rebukes them, emphasizing a new covenant of grace.
Thematic focusJudgment, Grace, New Covenant.
2 Kings 1:16referencesDeuteronomy 18:20
Elijah's pronouncement of Ahaziah's death in 2 Kings 1:16 is a fulfillment of the warning in Deuteronomy 18:20 against false prophets and those who speak presumptuously in God's name.
Thematic focusProphecy, Divine Authority.
2 Kings 1:17references1 Kings 22:51
2 Kings 1:17 records the death of Ahaziah and his lack of a son, leading to Jehoram's reign. This connects to 1 Kings 22:51, which provides the background of Ahaziah's reign and his familial connections.
Thematic focusRoyal Succession, God's Sovereignty.

2 Kings 1:3→referencesExodus 20:3