02244cam a22002773u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001052450072001122640051001843000047002353360026002823370026003083380036003345000031003705080170004015201286005715340045018576530022019028560042019248312UtSlPG20260610133220.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBS14aThe Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 12: 4 Kings :bThe Challoner Revision 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-06-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome  a"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 12: 4 Kings" is a significant religious text that is a part of the Old Testament, likely written in the early centuries of the Common Era. This book follows the historical narrative of the kings of Israel and Judah, detailing their reigns, prophetic interactions, and the moral lessons drawn from their actions. The text includes the ministry of the prophet Elijah and his successor Elisha, showcasing their miraculous deeds and their relationships with key figures of the time.  The opening of this biblical book begins with a pivotal event in which King Ochozias of Israel, after seeking counsel from the god Beelzebub rather than from the God of Israel, is informed by the prophet Elijah of his imminent death. As the narrative unfolds, it emphasizes Elijah's prophetic authority through a series of divine encounters, including the dramatic calling down of fire from heaven upon captains of the king's army. Furthermore, the text introduces Elisha, who becomes Elijah's disciple, highlighting the transition of prophetic leadership. The beginning of "4 Kings" sets a tone of divine judgment and the perils of turning away from true worship, establishing themes that resonate throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBible. Kings, 2nd40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8312