Saturday, November 2, 2013

Kings of Israel & Judah

King Rehoboam “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 930-913
Scripture Reference(s): 1 Kings 12-14:31
Battles: He sent men of Judah to fight the men of Israel (and King Jeroboam.)
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: He erected high places (pagan shrines) and practiced sacred prostition. He created a “temple” of sorts so the people wouldn’t need to travel to Jerusalem.
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled? N/A
Noteworthy Remark: The first king of Judah after the kingdom split.
Leadership Application: What is easier isn’t always beneficial.

King Abijah/Abijam “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 913-910
Scripture Reference(s): 1 Kings 15:1-8; 2 Chron 13:1-22
Battles: Constant war between Judah and Israel (King Jeroboam.)
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: N/A
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: The Lord “gave” him a son to rule after Him. The Lord honored David’s life, not Abijahs.
Leadership Application: Learn from your parents leadership. Don’t repeat their same sin.

King Asa “NICE”
Reigned: 910-869
Scripture Reference(s): 1 Kings 15:9-24; 2 Chron 14:1-16
Battles: Constant war with King Baasha of Israel.
Alliances: Made a treaty with Ben-Haded so that he would break his treaty with Israel so King Baasha would “leave him alone.”
Other Events: Removed idols, put an end to sacred prostitution but the pagan shrines in high places remained.
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: First king of Judah who tried to honor the Lord.
Leadership Application: Even though Asa didn’t do everything perfect, the text reveals that the Lord saw his faithful heart and that was of highest importance.

King Jehoshaphat “NICE”
Reigned: 870-846
Scripture Reference(s): 1 King 22:21-50; 2 Chron 17:1-20, 37
Battles: N/A
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: Made peace with the King of Israel.
Removed pagan shrines and ashera poles.
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: Followed the example of his father, Asa.
Leadership Application: He didn’t give into pressure by comparing his kingdom to that of Israel and thus remaining holy.

King Jehoram “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 853-842”
Scripture Reference(s): 2 Kings 8:16-24; 2 Chron 21:1-20
Battles: Tried to attack Zair when the Edomites revolted against him, crowning their own king. Jehoram’s army deserted him and Edom became independent of Judah.
He married the daughter of Ahab & Jezebel.
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: N/A
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: As evil as King Ahab of Israel.
Leadership Application: Be careful who you marry!

Queen Athlaiah “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 841-835
Scripture Reference(s): 2 Kings 11:1-6; 2 Chron 22:10-23
Battles: N/A
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: Purged the royal family to become queen.
Granddaughter of Omri (related to kings of the north and south.)
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: Only queen to reign in Judah & Israel.
Leadership Application: Taking authority that wasn’t meant for you is short lived.

King Joash “NICE”
Reigned: 835-801
Scripture Reference(s): 2 Kings 11:17-12:21; 2 Chron 22:10-23
Battles: Almost attacked by King Hazael of Aram, but he paid tribute and Hazael called off the attack.
He was used in Jehoida the priests coup against to overthrow his grandmother.
Still the high places of pagan shrines remained.
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: N/A
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?:
Noteworthy Remark: Joash was a seven year old orpham made into a king.
Leadership Application: God is the one who preserves and prepares leaders.

King Amaziah “NICE”
Reigned: 801-783
Scripture Reference(s): 2 Kings 14:1-22; 2 Chron 25:1-28
Battles: Provoked King Jehoash to battle and got taken as a P.O.W.
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: He didn’t destroy pagan shrines in high places.
He took notice of the law of Moses.
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: Amaziah tried to stir up trouble because of his pride.
Leadership Application: Don’t let your accomplishments make you proud.

King Azariah/Uzziah “NICE”
Reigned: 792-740
Scripture References: 2 Kings 15:1-7; 2 Chron 26:1-23
Battles: War with the Philistines, Arabs of Gur and Meunites.
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: Failed to take pagan shrines out of high places.
His son Jotham helped him rule after the Lord gave him leprosy after he went to burn incense to the Lord.
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: The king whose pride got him struck with leprosy.
Leadership Application: “When he became powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall.” 2 Chron 26:16

King Jotham “NICE”
Reigned: 750-735
Scripture References: 2 Kings 15:32-38; 2 Chron 27:1-9
Battles: Jotham went to war against the Ammonites and conquered them.
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: Rebuilt upper gate of the temple of the Lord.
Did extensive rebuilding on the wall and hill at Ophel.
Pagan shrines in high places still remained.
Prophets: MICAH
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: He desired to obey the Lord and didn’t become proud.
Leadership Application: He became “powerful because he was careful to live in obedience to the Lord.” 2 Chron 27:6

King Ahaz “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 735-719
Scripture References: 2 Kings 16:1-20; 2 Chron 28:1-27
Battles: Attacked by King Rezin of Aram and King Pekah of Israel.
Alliances: King Tiglath-Pilesar of Assyria
Other Events: He changed the alter and temple furnishings to model after Assyrian temples.
He sacrificed his son and followed the detestable practices of pagans.
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: Evil King who rebelled against the good example of his father and grandfather.
Leadership Application: N/A

King Hezekiah “NICE”
Reigned: 727-698
Scripture References: 2 Kings 16:1-20; 2 Chron 28:1-27
Battles: Attacked of Sennacherib
Alliances:
Other Events: Was king when the northern kingdom ended.
Tore down pagan shrines in high places!!
Built a wall and Hezekiahs tennel to prepare for Assyria forces moving south.
Prophets: ISAIAH
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark:  Best king so far in Judah and Israel.
Leadership Application: Have courage to obey EVERYTHING and God will bless you.

King Manasseh “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 698-642
Scripture References: 2 Kings 21:1-18; 2 Chron 33:1-20
Battles: N/A
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: Rebuilt pagan shrines in high places and made alters to Baal in the temple.
Sacrificed his son.
Consulted mediums and erected ashera poles in the temple.
Prophets: NAHUM
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: Bad king who worked to undo the work of Hezekiah.
Leadership Application: God is faithful to withhold judgment if we humble ourselves and repent.

King Amon “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 642-640
Scripture References: 2 Kings 21:19-26; 2 Chron 33:21-25
Battles: N/A
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: Did the same evil as his father.
Was killed by his own officials.
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: N/A
Leadership Application: N/A

King Josiah “VERY NICE”
Reigned: 640-609
Scripture References: 2 Kings 22:23-30
Battles: Attacked Pharaoh Neco unnecessarily and was killed.
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: Destroyed all the pagan shrines, ashera poles and carved idols.
He desired God from a young age.
He repaired the temple of God, restoring the things other kings had let fall to ruin.
The book of the law written by Moses was found in the temple during his reign and he responded with true repentance and did everything right to restore Judah’s relationship with God.
Passover of the Lord celebrated.
Prophets: Hulda
Prophecies: “God will bring disaster on Judah for their sins but you will not see it in your lifetime for God is sparing you, King Josiah.”
Fulfilled?: Yes.
Noteworthy Remark: Josiah was the best king ever!
Leadership Application: A responsive heart to God and believing the power of his words will transform us into great leaders.

King Jehoahaz “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 609
Scripture References: 2 Kings 23:31-33; 2 Chron 36:1-4
Battles: N/A
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: N/A
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: Three months of evil.
Leadership Application: N/A

King Jehoiakim “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 609-598
Scripture References: 2 Kings 23:34, 24:7; @ Chron 36:5-8
Battles: N/A
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: Prisoner of King Nebuchadnezzar
Installed by the king of Egypt to replace his brother Jehoahaz.
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: N/A
Leadership Application: N/A

King Jehoiachin “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 598-597
Scripture References: 2 Kings 24:8-16; 2 Chron 36:9-10
Battles: N/A
Alliances: N/A
Other Events: N/A
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: Reigned for three months.
Leadership Application: N/A

King Zedekiah “NAUGHTY”
Reigned: 597-586
Scripture References: 2 Kings 24:18-25; 2 Chron 36:11-21
Battles: N/A
Alliances: Rebelled against his alliance with King Nebuchadnezzar/
Other Events: N/A
Prophets: N/A
Prophecies: N/A
Fulfilled?: N/A
Noteworthy Remark: Hard heart, stubborn and refused to turn to God.

Leadership Application: N/A

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