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…

1 Jehoshaphat died and was buried in the royal tombs in David’s City and his son Jehoram succeeded him as king. King Jehoram of Judah 2 Jehoram son of King…

King Ahaziah of Judah 1 Some Arabs had led a raid and killed all of King Jehoram’s sons except Ahaziah, the youngest. So now the people of Jerusalem made Ahaziah…

The Revolt against Athaliah 1 After waiting six years Jehoiada the priest decided that it was time to take action. He made a pact with five army officers: Azariah son…

King Joash of Judah 1 Joash became king of Judah at the age of seven, and he ruled in Jerusalem for forty years. His mother was Zibiah from the city…