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Lesson 4: Abijah King of Judah

Lesson 4 from The Divided Kingdom & The Prophets by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: 1 Kings 15:1-8; 2 Chronicles 13-14
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. God did not wipe out the lineage through him for the sake of David. During Abijah’s reign he fought against Jeroboam, the king of Israel.

Questions for Discussion & Study

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

  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 is wrong with Abijah’s retelling of the events of Jeroboam’s rebellion against Rehoboam?

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

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