Today's Reading | October 22, 2026
Esther 9:20—10:3
Introduction Esther 9:20—10:3: In today’s reading, Mordecai commemorates the Jews’ victory over their Persian enemies by instituting the festival of Purim. It is observed on the fourteenth and fifteenth of Adar in the Jewish calendar, which usually falls in February or March. The celebration involves exchanging food and giving to the poor, and is named after the lots (“purim”) Haman…
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2 Chronicles 34:29–33
Introduction 2 Chronicles 34:29–33: Following Huldah’s prophecy (verses 24–28) from yesterday’s reading, King Josiah summons the people to gather in the Temple. He reads the book of the Law and makes everyone promise to keep the covenant. Today’s Key Verse: 2 Chronicles 34:31 GNT [Josiah] made a covenant with the LORD to obey him, to keep his laws and commands…
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2 Chronicles 34:8–28
Introduction 2 Chronicles 34:8–28: During King Josiah’s reign and his program of religious reform, Hilkiah, the High Priest, discovers the book of the Law based on the Law that God had given to Moses. When Josiah hears the contents of the book being read, he tears his clothes as a sign of grief, recognizing God’s anger that past generations had…
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2 Chronicles 34:1–7
Introduction 2 Chronicles 34:1–7: King Josiah faithfully obeys all of God’s laws and makes Judah and Jerusalem ritually clean by destroying pagan places of worship. Today’s Key Verse: 2 Chronicles 34:2 GNT [Josiah] did what was pleasing to the LORD; he followed the example of his ancestor King David, strictly obeying all the laws of God. Read 34 Josiah was eight…
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2 Kings 5:19b–27
Introduction 2 Kings 5:19b–27: Today’s reading continues and concludes the story of Naaman’s healing. Elisha had refused to accept a financial gift from Naaman (2 Kings 5:16), but Elisha’s servant Gehazi seizes the opportunity to enrich himself. Today’s Key Verse: 2 Kings 5:26b GNT [Elisha said:] “This is no time to accept money and clothes, olive groves and vineyards, sheep…
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2 Kings 5:1–19a
Introduction 2 Kings 5:1–19a: Today’s reading describes the healing and conversion of Naaman, a Syrian military officer who was afflicted with a dreaded skin disease known as leprosy. The prophet Elisha instructs Naaman on how to be cured, which Naaman initially rejects. After being urged to follow Elisha’s instructions, he is cured and acknowledges the God of Israel as the…
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1 Kings 19:1–21
Introduction 1 Kings 19:1–21: Elijah flees from Queen Jezebel’s wrath and prays for God to take away his life. He is told to go to Mount Sinai where he hears the voice of God. Following God’s instructions, Elijah calls Elisha to succeed him as prophet. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Kings 19:10a GNT [Elijah] answered, “LORD God Almighty, I have always…
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