Life of the Kings of Judah

Life of the Kings of Judah (1)

.Name of king : Rehoboam

.Year of Reign: 17 years(1Ki 14:21)

.Scripture References: 1Kg 11:43, 12:1~24, 14:21~31, 2Ch 9:31-12:16

.Good / bad king: Bad king (1Ki 12:14, 1Ki 14:22~24, 2Ch 12:1~2)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: 1) King Shishak of Egypt came up and attacked Jerusalem

2) Constant war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: 1) Shishark ransacked the treasuries of the LORD's Temple and the royal palace; he stole everything, including all the gold shields Solomon had made(1Ki 14:26). King Rehoboam later replaced them with bronze shields as substitutes, and he entrusted them to the care of the commanders of the guard who protected the entrance to the royal palace. Whenever the king went to the Temple of the LORD, the guards would also take the shields and then return them to the guardroom(1Ki 14:27~28).

2. Prophets during the life of the king

#1 PROPHET’S NAME: Ahijah

-.MESSAGE: 1) Jeroboam would become king(1Ki 14:2)

2) LORD will bring disaster on Jeroboam's dynasty because he made other gods and made LORD furious(1Ki 14:9).

3) Jeroboam's son will die(1Ki 14:12)

-.RESPONDS: N/A

-.FULFILLED: 1) Jeroboam became King over all Israel(1Ki 12:20)

2) Baasha killed Nadab who became King after his father Jeroboam, and he immediately slaughtered all the descendants of King Jeroboam, so that not one of the royal family was left, just as the LORD had promised concerning Jeroboam by the prophet Ahijah from Shiloh(1Ki 15:29).

3) Jeroboam's son died as Ahijah said to his mother(1Ki 14:17).

#2 PROPHET’S NAME: Shemaiah (the man of God)

-.MESSAGE: When Rehoboam tried to fight against the Israel to restore the kingdom of himelf, Shemaiah said to Rehoboam, all the people of Judah, Benjamin, and to the rest of the people what the LORD said to him. The message was not to fight against their relatives, the Israelites, instead, to go back home, for what has happened was LORD's doing(1Ki 12:23~24).

-.RESPONDS: They obeyed the message of the LORD and went home, as the LORD had commanded(1Ki 12:24).

-.FULFILLED: N/A

#3 PROPHET’S NAME: A man of God from Judah

-.MESSAGE: 1) A child named Josiah will be born into the dynasy of David(1Ki 13:2)

-.RESPONDS: N/A

-.FULFILLED: 1) Josiah became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem 31years:640-609BC (2Ki 22:1).

And, there was constant war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam(1Ki 14:30).

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

After King Solomon died, the leaders of Israel asked Rehoboam to Lighten the harsh labor demands and heavy taxes that his father Solomon imposed on them. And, then they will be his loyal subjects(1Ki 12:3~4 =2Chr 10:3~4).

But, he answered he will make them even heavier than his father, and paid no attention to the people(1Ki 12:15 =2Chr 10:15).

When all Israel realized that the king had refused to listen to them, they returned their homes back(1Ki 12:16 =2Chr 10:16).). And, the northern tribes of Israel have refused to be ruled by a descendant of David(1Ki 12:20), and they made Jeroboam their King.

4. REMARKS:

Rehoboam's mother was Naamah, an Ammonite woman(1Ki 14:31).

The people of Judah did what was evil in the LORD's sight, and they built for themselves pagan shrines and set up sacred pillars and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree(1Ki 14:22~23).

There were even male and female shrine prostitutes throughout the land. The people imitated the detestable practices of the pagan nations the LORD had driven from the land ahead of the Israelites(1Ki 14:24).

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

Through the story of King Rehoboam and his people, we can realize how important the leadership is for the whole people of a nation. When the leader did evil things, his whole people became to commit the same evil things very easily. It means the corruption of a leader is not only his own problem, but also bring the same problems to the whole people he reigns like an epidemic.

So, we have to pray for the leader of our country, and for the leaders of other nations, too. -end-

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (2)

.Name of king : Abijam(Abijah)

.Year of Reign: 3 years(1Ki 15:1~2)

.Scripture References: 1Ki 14:31, 15:1~8

.Good / bad king: Bad king (1Ki 15:3)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: Constant war between Abijam and Jeroboam

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: N/A

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.RESPONDS: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

He committed the same sins as his father before him, and he was not faithful to the LORD his God, as his ancestor David had been(1Ki 14:3). And, there was constant war between Abijam and Jeroboam(1Ki 15:7).

Nevertheless, the LORD his God allowed his descendants to continue ruling, shining like a lamp for David had done what was pleasing in the LORD's sight and had obeyed the LORD's commands throughout his life(1Ki 15:4~5).

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

Even though King Abijam committed sins and was not faithful to the LORD, the LORD allowed his descendants to continue ruling for David had done what was pleasing in the LORD's sight(1Ki 15:3~5). Like this, if a leader is faithful and obey the LORD's commands, his descendants can be blessed by God in spite of their sins. It means a good leadership is blessing not only for the people he reigns, but also for his descendants, too. -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (3)

.Name of king : Asa

.Year of Reign: 41 years(1Ki 15:10)

.Scripture References: 1Ki 15:8~24, 2Ch 15,16

.Good / bad king: Good king (1Ki 15:11, 2Ch 14:1~7)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: Constant war between King Asa of Judah and King Baasha of Israel(1Ki 15:16)

-.ALLIANCES: with Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus.

When King Baasha of Israel invaded Judah, Asa sent all the silvers and golds to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus. And, he asked him to break his treaty with King Baasha of Israel and conclude a new tready with him. And, Ben-hadad agreed to King Asa's request and sent the commanders of his army to attack the towns of Israel. They conquered the towns of Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and all Kinnereth, and all the land of Naphtali(1Ki 15:17~20).

-.OTHER EVENTS:

As soon as Baasha of Israel heard what was happening, he abandoned his project of fortifying Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah. Then King Asa sent an order throughout Judah, requiring that everyone, without exception, help to carry away the building stones and timbers that Baasha had been using to fortify Ramah. Asa used these materials to fortify the town of Geba in Benjamin and the town of Mizpah(1Ki 15:21~22)

2. Prophets during the life of the king

#1 PROPHET’S NAME: Azariah, the son of Oded

-.MESSAGE: Asa have to remove all the detestable idols from the land of Judah and Benjamin and in the towns he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. And he repair the altar of the LORD, which stood in front of the entry room of the LORD's Temple. (2Ch 15:8)

-.RESPONDS: Asa did all the thing as the prophet said to him.(2Ch 15:8)

-.FULFILLED: Asa fulfilled the prophecy of Azariah, and even deposed his grandmothe Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made an obscene Asherah pole. He cut down her obscene pole, broke it up, and burned it in the Kidron Valley(2Ch 15:16).

#2 PROPHET’S NAME: Hanani

-.MESSAGE: At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa and told him, "Because you have put your trust in the king of Aram instead of in the LORD your God, you missed your chance to destroy the army of the king of Aram. The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war."(2Ch 16:7-9)

-.RESPONDS:Asa became so angry with Hanani for saying this that he threw him into prison and put him in stocks. At that time Asa also began to oppress some of his people. (2Ch 16:10)

-.FULFILLED: In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa developed a serious foot disease. Yet even with the severity of his disease, he did not seek the LORD's help but turned only to his physicians.(2Ch 16:12).

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Asa did what was pleasing in the LORD's sight, as his ancestor David had done. He banished the male and female shrine prostitutes from the land and got rid of all the idols his ancestors had made. He even deposed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made an obscene Asherah pole. He cut down her obscene pole and burned it in the Kidron Valley. Although the pagan shrines were not removed, Asa's heart remained completely faithful to the LORD throughout his life. He brought into the Temple of the LORD the silver and gold and the various items that he and his father had dedicated(1Ki 15:11~15)

And, when King Baasha of Israel invaded Judah, Asa concluded a new tready with Ben-hadad, and he protected Jerusalem from Baasha's invasion. Moreover Asa used the materials of Baasha to fortify the town of Geba in Benjamin and the town of Mizpah.(1Ki 15:17~22)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

Asa shows us what's the real leadership.

He had a power of execution, so he could depose even his grandmother to get rid of all the idols his ancestors had made.(1Ki 15:12~13)

He shows there is no exception in front of God's regulation. And, thanks to his leadership, the people of Judah could be purified and protect themselves from the invasion of Baasha.

-end-

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (4)

.Name of king : Jehoshaphat

.Year of Reign: 25 years(1Ki 22:42)

.Scripture References: 1Ki 22:41-50, 2Ch 17-21:1

.Good / bad king: Good king (1Ki 22:43)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: 1)War with Ramoth-gilead(2Ch 18:28)

2)War with surrounding nations(Moab,Ammon,Meun)

-.ALLIANCES: 1) with King Ahab of Israel

-.OTHER EVENTS: Jehoshaphat appointed Judges and gave instructions to the leaders and officials(2Ch19:4-11)

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: Micaiah son of Imlah

-.MESSAGE: When Jehoshaphat asked whether they will go to war against Ramoth-gilead, Micaiah told the spirit of heaven planed to kill the King Ahab in the battle.(2Ch 18:19)

-.RESPONDS: the King Ahab arrested and put him in prison (2Ch 18:25-26)

-.FULFILLED: Ahab was killed in the battle(2Ch 18:33-34)

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Jehoshaphat became the 7th king of Judah. He followed the examples of his father king Asa. So God blessed him, so he became very wealthy and highly esteemed(2Ch 17:4-5). But, he made an alliance with Ahab of Israel and went to war against Ramoth-gilead, but failed. When the alliance of Moab,Ammon and Meun attacked Judah, all the people of Judah seeked the God'd help, and God made the alliance kill one another.(2Ch 20:23)

He successfully reigned Judah for 25years.(2Ch 20:31)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

Jehoshaphat was very faithful and humble, so when he headed with big problem, he didn't try to do according to his plan, instead, he did ask God and seek God's help. This was good to see to God, so his Kingdom was blessed and at peace.   -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (5)

.Name of king : Jehoram

.Year of Reign: 8 years(2Ch 21:5)

.Scripture References: 2Ch 21:1-20

.Good / bad king: Bad king (2Ch 21:6)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: 1)War with Edomites(2Ch 21:9)

2)Philistines and Arabs attacked Jehoram

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: He killed all his brothers and some of the other leaders (2Ch 21:4) . And he married with Ahab's daughters. He did evil things in the Lord's sight.

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: Elijah

-.MESSAGE: Jehoram will suffer with a disease because of his sin.(2Ch 21:12-15)

-.FULFILLED: Lord struck Jehoram with severe disease and he died (2Ch 21:18)

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Jehoram could be the next king because he was the oldest.

But when Jehoram had become solidly established as king, he killed all his brothers and some of the other leaders of Judah.(2Ch 21:4) Jehoram followed the example of the kings of Israel and was as wicked as King Ahab, for he had married one of Ahab's daughters. So Jehoram did what was evil in the LORD's sight.(2Ch 21:6)

But the LORD did not want to destroy David's dynasty, for he had made a covenant with David and promised that his descendants would continue to rule, shining like a lamp forever.(2Ch 21:7)

During Jehoram's reign, the Edomites revolted against Judah and crowned their own king.(2Ch 21:8)

Even so, Edom has been independent from Judah to this day. The town of Libnah also revolted about that same time. All this happened because Jehoram had abandoned the LORD, the God of his ancestors.(2Ch 21:10)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

Even though his father showed him a good example of King, Jehoram didn't follow to his father's way, instead he went to the evil way. It resulted the kingdom of Judah to be weaken and after he died miserably he couldn't be buried in the royal cemetery.   -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (6)

.Name of king : Ahaziah

.Year of Reign: 1year(2Ch 22:2)

.Scripture References: 2Ch 22:1-9

.Good / bad king: Bad king (2Ch 22:3-4)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: War with Ramoth-gilead(2Ch 21:5)

-.ALLIANCES: he joined King Joram, the son of King Ahab of Israel

-.OTHER EVENTS: He was killed by Jehu whom the Lord had appointed to destroy the dynasty of Ahab

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother was Athaliah, a granddaughter of King Omri.(2Ch 22:2)

Ahaziah also followed the evil example of King Ahab's family, for his mother encouraged him in doing wrong.(2Ch 22:3)

He did what was evil in the LORD's sight, just as Ahab's family had done. They even became his advisers after the death of his father, and they led him to ruin.(2Ch 22:4)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

Nevertheless his mother Athaliah encourage him in doing wrong, he had to figure out himself what's wrong and good because he was already over twenty. If he chose the right way the history of Judah should be much more different and blessed  -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (7)

.Name of king : Athaliah

.Year of Reign: 6year(2Ch 22:12)

.Scripture References: 2 Kings 11:1-21, 2Ch 22:10-23:15

.Good / bad king: Bad king (2Ch 22:3,10)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: N/A

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: When Athaliah learned that her son was dead, she began to destroy the rest of Judah's royal family.(2Ch 22:10)

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

While Athaliah's son Ahaziah was King of Judah, Athaliah encouraged her son in doing wrong.(2Ch 22:3) And, when she knew her son was dead, she began to destroy the rest of Judah's royal family.(2Ch 22:10) Even she reigned Judah for 6years, she couldn't get the people's support. When she was killed by the priest's party, people rejoiced and the city was peaceful(2Ki 11:20)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

When a leader get the power, he easily regard that he can do anything over the land and people under his reign. But,through the death of Athaliah we can see that the people are always watching at their governor and ready to replace him at any time they get a chance.

-end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (8)

.Name of king : Joash

.Year of Reign: 40year(2Ch 24:1)

.Scripture References: 2 Kings 12:1-21, 2Ch 24:1-27

.Good / bad king: Good king (2Ch 24:2)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: Aramean army invaded Judah

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: He repaired and restored the Temple of the Lord.(2Ch 24:4, 14)

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: the LORD sent prophets to bring them back to him. The prophets warned them, but still the people would not listen. While, there is no information about the name.(2Ch 24:19)

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Joash did what was pleasing in the LORD's sight throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest(2Ch 24:2). But after Jehoiada's death, the leaders of Judah came and bowed before King Joash and persuaded him to listen to their advice.

They decided to abandon the Temple of the LORD, the God of their ancestors, and they worshiped Asherah poles and idols instead! Because of this sin, divine anger fell on Judah and Jerusalem.(2Ch 24:17-18).

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

While Jehoiada the priest was living, Joash pleased the Lord, but after the priest died, Joash listened to the other wrong leaders and abandoned the Lord and was killed according to the Lord's judgement.(2Ch 24:24)   -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (9)

.Name of king : Amaziah

.Year of Reign: 29year(2Ch 25:1)

.Scripture References: 2 Kings 14:1-22, 2Ch 25:1-28

.Good / bad king: Good king (2Ki 14:3-4, 2Ch 25:2)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: 1) Amaziah killed 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt(2Ki 14:7, 2Ch 25:11)

2) King Jehoash of Israel captured Amaziah(2Ki 14:13)

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: N/A

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: Lord sent a prohoet whose name was unknown

-.MESSAGE: He asked King "Why do you turn to gods who could not even save their own people from you?"(2Ch 25:15) But the king interrupted him and said, "Since when have I made you the king's counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!" So the prophet stopped with this warning： "I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel."(2Ch 25:16)

-.FULFILLED: After Amaziah turned away from the LORD, there was a conspiracy against his life in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But his enemies sent assassins after him, and they killed him there.(2Ch 25:27)

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Amaziah did what was pleasing in the LORD's sight, but not wholeheartedly.(2Ch 24:2). When King Amaziah returned from slaughtering the Edomites, he brought with him idols taken from the people of Seir. He set them up as his own gods, bowed down in front of them, and offered sacrifices to them!(2Ch 25:14) This made the LORD very angry(2Ch 25:15).

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

After Amaziah defeated Edom, he was very proud of it and turned be arrogant. Moreover he took the idols and worshiped them(2Ki 14:10, 2Ch 25:14)   -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (10)

.Name of king : Uzziah

.Year of Reign: 52year(2Ch 26:3)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 15:1-7, 2Ch 26:1-23

.Good / bad king: Good king (2Ki 15:3, 2Ch 26:4)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: wars against the Philistines, Arabs of Gur, and Meunites

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: He sinned against the LORD by entering the sanctuary of the LORD's Temple and personally burning incense on the incense altar.(2Ch 26:16)

As he was standing there raging at the priests before the incense altar in the LORD's Temple, leprosy suddenly broke out on his forehead.(2Ch 26:19) And, King Uzziah had leprosy until the day he died.(2Ch 26:21)

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Uzziah was good to see to the Lord, and blessed by God. But, when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall. He sinned against the LORD his God by entering the sanctuary of the LORD's Temple and personally burning incense on the incense altar. And the LORD had struck him.(2Ch 26:20) So King Uzziah had leprosy until the day he died.(2Ch 26:21)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

We can learn from the King of Uzziah that the most dangerous mindset for the leaders is the arrogance.   -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (11)

.Name of king : Jotham

.Year of Reign: 16year(2Ch 27:1)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 15:32-38, 2Ch 27:1-9

.Good / bad king: Good king (2Ch 27:2,6)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: war against the Ammonites.

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: He rebuilt the gate and wall of the Temple.(2Ch.27:3)

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Jotham did what was pleasing in the LORD's sight. He did everything his father, Uzziah, had done, except that Jotham did not sin by entering the Temple of the LORD. But the people continued in their corrupt ways.(2Ch 27:2)

Jotham became powerful because he was careful to live in obedience to the LORD his God.(2Ch 27:6)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

Even though his people continued in their corrupt ways, Jotham kept his faith and worked for the Lord. So, he was blessed by God.  -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (12)

.Name of king : Ahaz

.Year of Reign: 16year(2Ch 28:1)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 16:1-20, 2Ch 28:1-27

.Good / bad king: Bad king (2Ch 28:1-4)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: 1)King of Aram defeated Ahaz

2)Peka,King of Israel killed 120K of Judah's troops.(2Ch.28:5-6)

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: Ahaz continued to reject the Lord even during the time of trouble(2Ch 28:22). He broke the article of the temple, and set up altars to pagan gods.(2Ch 28:24-25)

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: Oded

-.MESSAGE: He said to Israel's army to return the captives from Judah.( 2Ch 28:11)

-.FULFILLED: The warriors released the prisoners (2Ch 28:14)

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Ahaz aroused the anger of the Lord, so he couldn't get any triumph in the battles.

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

When the leader rebels the Lord, their country cannot be blessed and lose in the conflicts. -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (13)

.Name of king : Hezekiah

.Year of Reign: 29year(2Ch 29:1)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 18:1-20:21, 2Ch 29:1-32:33

.Good / bad king: Good king (2Ch 29:2, 31:20,21)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: Hezekiah reopened the Temple of the Lord and rededicated it. And, prepared for Passover and reformed the religious festival.(2Ch 29-31)

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

King Hezekiah handled the distribution throughout all Judah, doing what was pleasing and good in the sight of the LORD his God.(2Ch 31:20) In all that he did in the service of the Temple of God and in his efforts to follow God's laws and commands, Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. As a result, he was very successful.(2Ch 31:21)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

When the leader became proud himself and headed with troubles, the repentance is the most important to be forgiven and return God's mind.  -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (14)

.Name of king : Manasseh

.Year of Reign: 55year(2Ch 29:1)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 21:1-9, 2Ch 33:1-20

.Good / bad king: Bad king (2Ch 33:2)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: Assyrian armies took Manasseh prisoner.(2Ch 33:10)

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: Assyrian armies put a ring through his nose, bound him in bronze chains, and led him away to Babylon.(2Ch 33:11)

But while in deep distress, Manasseh sought the LORD his God and sincerely humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.(2Ch 33:12)

And when he prayed, the LORD listened to him and was moved by his request. So the LORD brought Manasseh back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh finally realized that the LORD alone is God!(2Ch 33:13)

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Manasseh did very evil things, but when he was taken prisoner, he repented, and he could back to King of Judah.

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

Once again, we can find here that the repentance is the most important moral principle for the leaders.  -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (15)

.Name of king : Amon

.Year of Reign: 2year(2Ch 33:1)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 21:19-26, 2Ch 33:21-25

.Good / bad king: Bad king (2Ch 33:22)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: N/A

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: N/A

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

He did what was evil in the LORD's sight, just as his father, Manasseh, had done.(2Ch 33:22) Then Amon's own officials conspired against him and assassinated him in his palace.(2Ch 33:24)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

When the leader rebels the Lord, his own officials rebel against him.  -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (16)

.Name of king : Josiah

.Year of Reign: 31year(2Ch 34:1)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 22, 23:1-30, 2Ch 34-36

.Good / bad king: Good king (2Ch 34:2-3)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: war with King Neco of Egypt

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: N/A

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

He was a good King. They discovered God's law(2Ch 34:14),reformed the religious ceremonies and celebrated Passover.(2Ch 34-35)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

Even though he is my enemy, when he is doing something according to the God's command, the leader have to listen to him.  -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (17)

.Name of king : Jehoahaz

.Year of Reign: 3 months(2Ch 36:2)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 23:30-35, 2Ch 36:1-4

.Good / bad king: Bad king (2Ki 23:32)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: N/A

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: N/A

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

He did evil things and was taken to Egypt as a prisoner, where he died. (2Ki 23:34)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

More important is how the leader listen to the Lord and lead his people, it's not important how long he reign.  -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (18)

.Name of king : Jehoiakim

.Year of Reign: 11 years (2Ch 36:5)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 23:36-24:7, 2Ch 36:5-8

.Good / bad king: Bad king (2Ki 23:37)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: Babylonian, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Judah to destroy it.(2Ki 24:2-3)

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: N/A

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

He did what was evil, and when he rebelled the King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, he invaded Jerusalem and took Jehoiakim as prisoner and treasures form the Temple of the Lord.(2Ch 36:6-7)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

The leaders have to be ready to be responsible for the former leaders' behavior.  -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (19)

.Name of king : Jehoiachin

.Year of Reign: 3 months (2Ch 36:9)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 24:8-17, 2Ch 36:9-10

.Good / bad king: Bad king (2Ki 24:9)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came up against Jerusalem and besieged it.(2Ki24:10)

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: N/A

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

He did what was evil. Nebuchadnezzar took all of Jerusalem captive (2Ki 24:14)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

Because of the leader's evil thing, sometimes all the people of the nation get troubles.  -end-

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Life of the Kings of Judah (20)

.Name of king : Zedekiah

.Year of Reign: 11years (2Ch 36:11)

.Scripture References: 2Ki 24:18-25:17, 2Ch 36:11-21

.Good / bad king: Bad king (2Ki 24:19)

1. Key events in the life of this king

-.BATTLES: The Babylonians killed Judah's young men, and burned the Temple of God.(2Ch 36:17,19)

-.ALLIANCES: N/A

-.OTHER EVENTS: N/A

2. Prophets during the life of the king

-.PROPHET’S NAME: N/A

-.MESSAGE: N/A

-.FULFILLED: N/A

3. INTERPRETATION in light of Original Reader

Zedekiah did what was evil in the LORD's sight, just as Jehoiakim had done.(2Ki 24:19)

Then a section of the city wall was broken down, and all the soldiers fled. (2Ki 25:4)

They made Zedekiah watch as they slaughtered his sons. Then they gouged out Zedekiah's eyes, bound him in bronze chains, and led him away to Babylon.(2Ki 25:7)

And, the Temple of God was burned down.(2Ki 25:9)

4. REMARKS: N/A

5. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION:

The leader who do the evil thing, and refuse to humble himself makes God anger and affect the people under his power.   -end-