2 Chronicles 11:
Rehoboam Fortifies Judah (vs.1-17)
Rehoboam’s Family (vs.18-23)
2 Chronicles 12:
Shishak Attacks Jerusalem (vs.1-16)
2 Chronicles 13:
Abijah King of Judah (vs.1-22)
2 Chronicles 14:
Asa King of Judah (vs.1-15)
2 Chronicles 15:
Asa’s Reform (vs.1-19)
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2 Chronicles 11: Rehoboam seemed to have been a wise king as he dispersed some of his sons throughout the districts of Judah and Benjamin, and to all the fortified cities. As long as he followed the ways of David and his forefathers, the mercy and guidance of God remained with Rehoboam.
2 Chronicles 12: However, Rehoboam did evil because he had not set his heart on seeking the Lord continuously. When he established his position as king and had become strong, he and all Israel abandoned the law of the Lord and due to his unfaithfulness, the Lord let Shishak king of Egypt attack Jerusalem. Again, here we can see the fragile and fickle human nature that constantly lets people stumble.
2 Chronicles 13: The Israelites were subdued on that occasion, and the people of Judah were victorious because they relied on the Lord, the God of their ancestors... It shows again that our battles are being fought by the Lord and not by ourselves.
2 Chronicles 14: Help us, Lord our God, for we rely on you... The Lord gave Asa guidance and rest during his reign for his actions were good and right in the eyes of the Lord. So there was a two-way relationship between God and Asa and the latter fully relied on the former in all war fares and battles fought.
2 Chronicles 15: Asa’s heart was fully committed to the Lord all his life... Devotion and commitment were and are important elements in building a relationship with the Lord. Asa and his people sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. Such should be our relationship to our Father in heaven as well.
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