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Lesson 9: Jehoshaphat's Reforms & Deliverance

Lesson 9 from The Divided Kingdom (Adult Series) by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: 1 Kings 22:41-50; 2 Chronicles 19:1-21:1
Estimated Date: 853 – 848B.C.

Synopsis: Jehoshaphat made additional reforms in Judah, but the people did not set their hearts to serve the Lord completely. There was some hope when the people humbled themselves before God who defeated a host of enemies that came against them. God was displeased with Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab. The evil influence would influence him and his children.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What command did Jehoshaphat give the judges?

  2. Who came to fight Jehoshaphat? How did Jehoshaphat react?

  3. What was the prayer of Jehoshaphat?

  4. What was Jahaziel’s message? Why did Jahaziel tell the people to “believe in the Lord your God and his prophets?”

  5. What was the result of the battle?

  6. How did God punish Jehoshaphat for his alliance with Ahab’s house?