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The Line of David – Jehoshaphat and Jehoram, Kings of Judah

Published July 1, 2023

“Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is on you. There is, however, some good in you, for you have rid the land of the Asherah poles and have set your heart on seeking God.”                        -2 Chronicles 19:2-3 These words were spoken to Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, by the prophet of the Lord, Jehu. This statement perfectly sums up the reign of Jehoshaphat. For he was a good king who did much to honor the Lord in the kingdom of Judah such as getting rid of the […]

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The Line of David – Abijah and Asa, Kings of Judah

Published June 1, 2023

“Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. Lord, you are our God; do not let mere mortals prevail against you.”                                    -2 Chronicles 14:11 Last month, we saw how Rehoboam did not follow the Lord and expanded the idol worship that began under his father, Solomon. 2 Chronicles 13-16 and 1 Kings 15:1-24 detail the reigns of Rehoboam’s son, Abijah, and his grandson, Asa. Both of these kings of Judah had moments of […]

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The Line of David – Rehoboam, Son of Solomon, King of Judah 

Published May 1, 2023

     “I will humble David’s descendants because of this, but not forever.”  – 1 Kings 11:39 At the end of Solomon’s life, the Lord rebuked Solomon for the idol worship that he allowed and participated in on behalf of his many foreign wives. He warned Solomon that, on account of his disobedience, He would take away the Kingdom of Israel from his son, Rehoboam. But, in 1 Kings 11:13, God promised, “Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom from him, but will give him one tribe for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem, […]

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The Line of David – Solomon, King of Israel    

Published April 2, 2023

This series is based on the covenant promise God gave to David that his descendants would reign on his throne forever. However, God also told David that he would not be the one to build a permanent temple building for the worship of the LORD. That responsibility and privilege would be given to his son, Solomon. Last month, we looked at the ways in which the LORD worked to ensure Solomon would succeed his father, David, on the throne over Israel. This month, we will be looking at how God worked through the rule of Solomon to continue to fill […]

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The Line of David – Solomon, Successor of David

Published March 2, 2023

Last month we looked at the covenant promise God gave to Davidthat his descendants would reign on his throne forever. However, thisdoes not mean that everything would be easy. Throughout the years,there were many times when the promise of God seemed like it wouldbe impossible to keep. It was no small miracle that the male line ofsuccession continued from the time of David (c. 1000 BC) through thetime of the exile into Babylon (586 BC). For over 400 years, adescendant of David reigned over the southern kingdom of Judah.Following the split of the united kingdom after the death of Solomon,the […]

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