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Like Father, Like Son 1 Kings 15 Chew the Bible Season 31 Kings 15 recounts the reigns of Abijam (Abijah) and Asa, kings of Judah, and briefly covers the kings of Israel during their times. Abijam ruled Judah for 3 years. He continued in the sins of his father Rehoboam and did not follow God wholeheartedly. But for the sake of David, God allowed Abijam's line to continue. There was constant war between Judah and Israel during his reign. Asa, Abijam's son, ruled Judah for 41 years and did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, unlike many kings before him. He removed idols, expelled male shrine prostitutes, and even removed his grandmother Maacah from being queen because she had made an obscene Asherah pole. However, he didn't remove all the high places. Asa also fought with Baasha, king of Israel. Baasha tried to block Judah, so Asa made an alliance with Ben-Hadad, king of Aram (Syria), by sending him treasures from the temple and palace. Ben-Hadad attacked Israel's cities, forcing Baasha to retreat. Meanwhile, in Israel, Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, ruled for 2 years but continued in his father's evil ways. He was assassinated by Baasha, who wiped out Jeroboam's entire family, just as the Lord had prophesied through Ahijah because of Jeroboam's sins.⸻Your words were found and I ate them
Sick Son & Sodomy 1 Kings 14 Chew the Bible Season 3In 1 Kings 14, Jeroboam's son, Abijah, becomes very sick. Jeroboam tells his wife to disguise herself and go to the prophet Ahijah in Shiloh, who had once told Jeroboam he'd become king. But Ahijah, now old and blind, is warned by God in advance of her arrival. When she comes, he recognizes her and delivers a devastating prophecy: • Abijah will die as soon as she returns home. • He will be the only one in Jeroboam's family to receive a proper burial, because he's the only one in whom God saw something good. • God will wipe out Jeroboam's lineage for leading Israel into idolatry. • Israel itself will suffer and be uprooted because of their sins.Abijah dies just as Ahijah said, and all Israel mourns.Meanwhile, in Judah, King Rehoboam (Solomon's son) reigns but also leads the nation into idolatry. Egypt's king Shishak attacks Jerusalem, stealing treasures from the temple and royal palace. Rehoboam rules for 17 years, but his reign is marked by constant conflict with Jeroboam.Your words were found and I ate them
North vs. South 1 Kings 12 Chew the Bible Season 3After Solomon dies, his son Rehoboam becomes king. The people of Israel, led by Jeroboam, ask Rehoboam to lighten the heavy burden his father placed on them. Rehoboam consults two groups for advice: The elders say, “Be kind and serve the people—they will be loyal.” His young friends say, “Be tougher than your dad!”Rehoboam follows the bad advice, saying he'll be harsher than Solomon. The people rebel, and ten tribes break away, crowning Jeroboam as king of Israel (the north). Only Judah stays loyal to Rehoboam in the south.Jeroboam, afraid people will return to Rehoboam if they worship in Jerusalem, makes two golden calves and sets up false worship in Bethel and Dan. This becomes a major sin for Israel.Your words were found and I ate them
Solomon's Navy ⚓️ 1 Kings 9 Chew the Bible Season 3Summary of 1 Kings 9 After Solomon finished building the Temple and his royal palace, God appeared to him a second time. The Lord reminded Solomon that He had heard his prayer and chosen the Temple as a sacred place. God promised to bless Solomon's reign and keep his royal line going if Solomon remained faithful like his father David.However, God also gave a warning: if Solomon or his descendants turned away from Him and worshiped other gods, Israel would be cut off from the land, and the Temple would become a ruin and a shame among the nations.The chapter then describes Solomon's dealings with King Hiram of Tyre, who helped supply materials for the building projects. Solomon gave Hiram 20 cities in Galilee, but Hiram was disappointed with them and called them “Cabul,” meaning “worthless.”Solomon also used forced labor for his building projects and expanded his kingdom's infrastructure, including cities, storage areas, and military outposts.____________________________Your words were found and I ate them
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Summary of Judges 18:In Judges 18, the tribe of Dan is still seeking a homeland. They send five spies who find the peaceful city of Laish. On the way, they discover a man named Micah who has a shrine, an idol, and a Levite priest. The Danites later return with 600 men, steal Micah's idols, and convince the priest to come with them. They attack Laish, burn it, and rebuild it as "Dan." They set up the idol, and Jonathan, a descendant of Moses, becomes their priest. This chapter highlights Israel's moral confusion during the time when "everyone did what was right in his own eyes."Your words were found and I ate them
Summary of Judges 17Judges 17 tells the story of a man named Micah, from the hill country of Ephraim. Micah steals 1,100 shekels of silver from his mother, but after being cursed by her, he returns the money. His mother then uses some of the silver to make an idol, which she gives to Micah. Micah sets up a shrine in his home, complete with an ephod (a priestly garment) and household gods. He even hires a Levite priest to serve in his shrine, hoping this will bring blessings to his household.This chapter highlights the spiritual decline and idolatry that was rampant during the time of the Judges, when "everyone did what was right in his own eyes." It introduces the theme of misguided worship, where people mixed true faith with personal preference and created their own forms of religion.Your words were found and I ate them
Summary of Judges 16 (Samson and Delilah)Judges 16 tells the story of Samson, a man blessed with supernatural strength by God, and his downfall through betrayal. Samson falls in love with Delilah, who is bribed by the Philistine rulers to uncover the secret of his strength. After several failed attempts, Samson finally reveals that his strength lies in his uncut hair—a symbol of his vow to God.Delilah cuts his hair while he sleeps, and the Philistines capture him, gouge out his eyes, and imprison him. While in prison, Samson's hair begins to grow back. During a Philistine celebration in their temple, they bring him out to mock him. Samson prays to God for strength one last time. He pushes down the temple pillars, killing himself and thousands of Philistines—defeating his enemies in death.Your words were found and I ate them
Summary of Judges 14Judges 14 tells the story of Samson, a man chosen by God with incredible strength.Samson goes to Timnah and falls in love with a Philistine woman (even though Israelites weren't supposed to marry Philistines).His parents are unsure but go with him.On the way, Samson kills a lion with his bare hands, and later finds bees and honey in its carcass. He eats the honey and gives some to his parents, but doesn't tell them where it came from.At the wedding feast, Samson gives the Philistines a riddle:"Out of the eater came something to eat,Out of the strong came something sweet."They can't solve it, so they get Samson's wife to coax the answer from him.She nags for seven days until he tells her, and she tells them.When they answer the riddle, Samson knows what happened and says:"If you had not plowed with my heifer, you would not have solved my riddle."In anger, he kills 30 Philistines to pay the wager.Then he leaves, and his wife is given to another man.Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Summary of Judges 10:Judges 10 introduces two minor judges, Tola and Jair, who led Israel after Abimelech's violent reign.Tola, from the tribe of Issachar, judged Israel for 23 years and lived in Shamir in Ephraim.Jair, from Gilead, judged for 22 years. He had 30 sons who rode 30 donkeys and controlled 30 towns in Gilead.After Jair's death, Israel once again turned away from God, worshiping the Baals and foreign gods. In response, God allowed them to be oppressed by the Philistines and Ammonites.The Israelites cried out in repentance.God reminded them of all the times He had rescued them despite their disobedience.He initially refused to help but their sincere repentance and abandonment of idols moved Him.The chapter ends with Israel preparing for battle against the Ammonites, while seeking a leader.Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
Your words were found and I ate them
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