Recruits! Listen up! This is 2 Kings 17. Back in this day, the Northern Kingdom of Israel was a hot mess. The people of Israel had been unfaithful to the Lord and the Lord sent prophets to warn the people to turn back to him. But did they listen? No! So God allowed the Assyrians to come in and take the people of Israel into captivity. He also allowed other nations to move in and settle in the land of Israel. He wanted the people to learn from their mistakes and turn back to Him. But did they? No! So God sent lions to kill those who were worshipping false idols. In the end, the people of Israel were sent into exile and the land was left desolate. That's it for 2 Kings 17. Now, hit the ground and give me 20 push-ups!