2 Kings

1. a sequence of rulers from the same family or group
3. a king of Babylon who conquered Judah and destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem
5. a forced removal or banishment from one's homeland or country
7. the worship of idols or objects as deities, often considered a sin in monotheistic religions
8. an offense or wrongdoing against God's commands or moral principles
9. the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the nation split in two
14. a king of Judah who reformed the worship of God and resisted the invasion of the Assyrian Empire
15. the principle of moral rightness or fairness, often involving punishment or reward for actions
16. an ancient empire centered in Mesopotamia that conquered many neighboring lands, including Israel
17. a person who speaks on behalf of a deity or divine being, often conveying messages or prophecies

2. a person who takes over a position or role previously held by someone else
4. an ancient city and empire in Mesopotamia that conquered Judah and destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem
6. a prophet who challenged the worship of the Canaanite god Baal and performed many miracles
10. a prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles, including healing and multiplying food
11. a king of Judah who rediscovered the Book of the Law and instituted many religious reforms
12. the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, whose reign saw the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem
13. the period of time during which a king or queen holds power and rules a kingdom or nation