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Abijah’s Evil Reign in Judah
Abijah, Rehoboam’s son and David’s grandson, succeeded his father to the throne of Judah (v. 1). He reigned for a period of three years in Jerusalem and he walked in the sins of hia father (vv. 2-3). This began near the end of Jeroboam’s reign in Israel. Because of David, who …

Asa Reigns in Judah
Asa became king of Judah just shortly before Jeroboam’s reign in Israel ended. He ruled for 4l years. His reign was characterized by godliness. Eight of the 19 kings of Judah were good. Verse 11 says, “Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord.” Idolat …

Nadab’s Evil Reign in Israel
This passage of scripture now returns to the history of Israel. The heir apparent to Israel’s throne, Abijah, had died in childhood. Therefore, his brother Nadab ascended to the throne. His reign lasted for less than two years (vv. 25-32). He continued the policies begun by his …