Shemaiah’s Prophecy 1 When King Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he called together 180,000 of the best soldiers from the tribes of Benjamin and Judah. He intended to go to war…

An Egyptian Invasion of Judah 1 As soon as Rehoboam had established his authority as king, he and all his people abandoned the Law of the Lord. 2 In the…

Abijah’s War with Jeroboam 1 In the eighteenth year of the reign of King Jeroboam of Israel, Abijah became king of Judah, 2 and he ruled three years in Jerusalem….

King Asa Defeats the Ethiopians 1 King Abijah died and was buried in the royal tombs in David’s City. His son Asa succeeded him as king, and under Asa the…

Asa’s Reforms 1 The spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded, 2 and he went to meet King Asa. He called out, “Listen to me, King Asa, and…

Troubles with Israel 1 In the thirty-sixth year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, King Baasha of Israel invaded Judah and started to fortify Ramah in order to…

Jehoshaphat Becomes King 1 Jehoshaphat succeeded his father Asa as king and strengthened his position against Israel. 2 He stationed troops in the fortified cities of Judah, in the Judean…

The Prophet Micaiah Warns Ahab 1 When King Jehoshaphat of Judah became rich and famous, he arranged a marriage between a member of his family and the family of King…

A Prophet Reprimands Jehoshaphat 1 King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem. 2 A prophet, Jehu son of Hanani, went to meet the king and said…

War against Edom 1 Some time later the armies of Moab and Ammon, together with their allies, the Meunites,invaded Judah. 2 Some messengers came and announced to King Jehoshaphat: “A…