THE DIVIDED KINGDOM: JUDAH (1)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) The book of 1 Kings begins with a nation united under David, the most devout king in Israel's history. The book ends with a divided kingdom and the death of Ahab, the most wicked king of all. What happened? The people forgot to acknowledge God as their ultimate leader; they appointed human leaders who ignored God; and then they conformed to the life-styles of these evil leaders. Occasional wrongdoing gradually turned into a way of life. Their blatant wickedness could be met only with judgment from God, who allowed enemy nations to arise and defeat Israel and Judah in battle as punishment for their sins. Failing to acknowledge God as our ultimate leader is the first step toward ruin.
b) God has always sent prophets to Israel and Judah to warn them of coming judgment.
1. The Southern Kingdom of Judah (2 tribes)
i) Capital: Jerusalem.
a) Kings:
@1. Rehoboam (930 B.C.)
i) 17 years. Built many fortified cities, strengthened the economy (despite the tribute paid to Egypt), followed God for three years, but then set up idols and shrines to foreign gods.
ii) 1 Kings 11:43-14:31; 2 Chronicles 9:31-12:16.
@2. Abijam or Abijah (913)
i) 3 years. Despite his wickedness, he called for God's help to win the battle against Israel.
ii) 1 Kings 14:31-15:8; 2 Chronicles 13:1-14:1.
@3. Asa (910)
i) 41 years. Destroyed heathen altars and rebuilt altar of God, but built fortified cities, gained much wealth from plunder of foreign conquest, removed the queen mother for worshiping Asherah, led the people to worship God with their hearts, provided peace on home soil, was greatly loved, and given a beautiful funeral.
ii) 1 Kings 15:8-24; 2 Chronicles 14:1-16:14.
@4.Jehoshaphat (872)
i) 25 years. Arranged for the marriage of his son to a daughter of Ahab (who made trouble later on), had a strong military (kept troops in cities of Israel his father had conquered), collected tribute from the Philistines, worshiped the Lord and destroyed idols, established education, and appointed judges and courts.
ii) 1 Kings 15:24; 22:41-50; 2 Chronicles 17:1-21:1.
The End ...
0. Introductiona) The book of 1 Kings begins with a nation united under David, the most devout king in Israel's history. The book ends with a divided kingdom and the death of Ahab, the most wicked king of all. What happened? The people forgot to acknowledge God as their ultimate leader; they appointed human leaders who ignored God; and then they conformed to the life-styles of these evil leaders. Occasional wrongdoing gradually turned into a way of life. Their blatant wickedness could be met only with judgment from God, who allowed enemy nations to arise and defeat Israel and Judah in battle as punishment for their sins. Failing to acknowledge God as our ultimate leader is the first step toward ruin.
b) God has always sent prophets to Israel and Judah to warn them of coming judgment.
1. The Southern Kingdom of Judah (2 tribes)
i) Capital: Jerusalem.
a) Kings:
@1. Rehoboam (930 B.C.)
i) 17 years. Built many fortified cities, strengthened the economy (despite the tribute paid to Egypt), followed God for three years, but then set up idols and shrines to foreign gods.
ii) 1 Kings 11:43-14:31; 2 Chronicles 9:31-12:16.
@2. Abijam or Abijah (913)
i) 3 years. Despite his wickedness, he called for God's help to win the battle against Israel.
ii) 1 Kings 14:31-15:8; 2 Chronicles 13:1-14:1.
@3. Asa (910)
i) 41 years. Destroyed heathen altars and rebuilt altar of God, but built fortified cities, gained much wealth from plunder of foreign conquest, removed the queen mother for worshiping Asherah, led the people to worship God with their hearts, provided peace on home soil, was greatly loved, and given a beautiful funeral.
ii) 1 Kings 15:8-24; 2 Chronicles 14:1-16:14.
@4.Jehoshaphat (872)
i) 25 years. Arranged for the marriage of his son to a daughter of Ahab (who made trouble later on), had a strong military (kept troops in cities of Israel his father had conquered), collected tribute from the Philistines, worshiped the Lord and destroyed idols, established education, and appointed judges and courts.
ii) 1 Kings 15:24; 22:41-50; 2 Chronicles 17:1-21:1.
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