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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