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Lesson 3: Abijah King of Judah

Lesson 3 from The Divided Kingdom (Adult Series) by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: 1 Kings 15:1-12; 2 Chronicles 13:1-22
Estimated Date: 913-911 B.C.

Synopsis: Abijah, also known as Abijam, began to rule after his father Rehoboam died. Abijah was wicked like his father, but God did not wipe out his lineage for the sake of David. During his reign, Abijah’s fought against Jeroboam, the king of Israel.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. How long did Abijah reign over Judah? Describe his heart.

  2. How many people were in the armies of Abijah and Jeroboam?

  3. Where did Israel and Judah fight? Be ready to identify it on a map.

  4. What was wrong with Abijah’s retelling of Jeroboam’s rebellion against Rehoboam?

  5. What was correct about Abijah’s message to Jeroboam?

  6. How did Israel attack Judah? Whom did God defeat? Be ready to identify on a map the places mentioned in 2 Chronicles 13:19.