Rehoboam’s Debacle 1 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king. 2 And it happened that when Jeroboam the son of Nebat…

Rehoboam’s Kingdom 1 When Rehoboam came to Jerusalem he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, one hundred and eighty thousand chosen warriors,to fight against Israel to restore the kingdom…

Shishak of Egypt Invades Jerusalem 1 And when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and when he was strengthened, he forsook the law of Yahweh, and all Israel with him….

Abijah and Civil War 1 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah reigned over Judah. 2 He reigned for three years in Jerusalem. And the name of his mother…

The Reign of Asa in Judah 1 And Abijah slept with his ancestors,and they buried him in the city of David. And Asa his son became king in his place….

Asa’s Religious Reforms 1 Now Azariah the son of Oded—the Spirit of God came upon him. 2 And he went out before Asa and said to him, “Hear me, O…

The End of Asa’s Reign 1 In the thirty-sixth year of the reign of Asa, Baasha the king of Israel went up against Judah. And he built Ramah in order…

Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah 1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. 2 And he put troops in all the fortified cities of…

Jehoshaphat’s Alliance with Ahab 1 Now Jehoshaphat had much wealth and honor, and he became son-in-law to Ahab. 2 And after some yearshe went down to Ahab in Samaria. And…

Jehoshaphat’s Reforms 1 Then Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem. 2 And Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him. And…