2 Chronicles 9
The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon
Solomon's Wealth and Power
Solomon Dies, His Son Rehoboam Reigns
(see also 1 Kings 10-11)
2 Chronicles 10
Jeroboam Represents "Israel" to the New King
Rehoboam's Folly, the Kingdom Splits
(see also 1 Kings 12-14)
2 Chronicles 11
Civil War Averted Via the Prophet
Rehoboam builds Judean Defense Infrastructure
Levi remains loyal to Judah
Jeroboam Reigns in Israel, Establishes False Religion
Rehoboam's Family/Kingdom Established
2 Chronicles 12
Judah Abandons the LORD
Judah's War With and Servitude to Egypt
Rehoboam's Reign in Judah
Continual War with Israel
Rehoboam Dies, His Son Abijah Reigns
This is such a heart wrenching account! How quickly the kingdom goes from the best in the world to divided and defeated.
ReplyDeleteWe can't expect the good name of a father to bless us continually regardless of our deeds. Our hearts, thoughts, and actions matter. Thankfully we see once again: if we humble ourselves, repent and seek Him then our Heavenly Father will forgive us.
-Stacy