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The Divided Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, 931-853 B.C.

CBS=Chronological Bible Study; J=Judah; I=Israel

Scripture CBS Prophet Theme King and Events

2Chronicles 12:13-14; 1Kings 12:1-19; 2Chronicles 10; 1Kings 12:20-24; 2Chronicles 11:1-4; 1Kings 12:25-31; 2Chronicles 11:13-17; 1Kings 12:32-13:34
June 11

J-Shemaiah the man of God

I- a man of God

Leadership Interests

J-Rehoboam

I-Jeroboam I

931 B.C. The Kingdom of Israel divides-10 northern tribes and 2 southern tribes-because Rehoboam answered ruthlessly to Jeroboam, a labor representative

1Kings 14:1-18; 2Chronicles 11:5-12; 2Chronicles 11:18-23; 1Kings 14:22-28; 2Chronicles 12:1-12; Psalm 89

June 12
J-Shemaiah
I-Ahijah Our Defense
J-Rehoboam strengthens his defenses, leads the nation in wickedness and is attacked by King Shishak of Egypt. Rehoboam reigns 17 yrs

I-Jeroboam I leads nation in idolatry and self-defense; reigns from 931-913 B.C.

1Kings 14:29-31; 2Chronicles 12:15-16; 1Kings 15:1-8; 2Chronicles 13:1-20a; 2Chronicles 13:21- 14:1a; 1Kings 15:9-11; 2 Chronicles 14:1b-7; 1Kings 14:19-20; 2Chronicles 13:20b; 1Kings 15:25-31; 2Chronicles 14:8- 15:7; 1Kings 15:12-15; 2Chronicles 15:8-19 June 13
J-under Asa - a prophet of the LORD
I-none listed The Key to Victory-Reliance on the LORD
J-Abijah reigns 3 yrs, 913-911 B.C.; Asa reigns. Abijah and Asa rely on the LORD and win.

I-Jeroboam loses in battle with Judah, then finishes his reign - 22 yrs; 931-910 B.C.

1Kings 15:33-34; 1Kings 15:16; 1Kings 15:32; 1Kings 15:17-22; 2Chronicles 16:1-10; 1Kings 16:1-33; 1Kings 15:23-24; 2Chronicles 16:11-14; 1Kings 22:41; 2Chronicles 17:1-18:1; 1 Kings 16:34 June 14
J- Hanani the seer
I-Jehu Leadership-good and bad
J-after 15 years of peace, Asa turns to Damascus for help against I-King Baasha; Asa diseased in his feet late in life; reigns 911-870 B.C.; Jehoshaphat begins reign 873 B.C.

I-Nadab reigns 910-909; Baasha 909-886; Elah 886-885; Zimri (7 days) 885; Tibni-885-880; Omri-885-874 (overlapping Tibni)

1Kings 17:1-19:21; Psalm 104; Psalm 115 June 15 I-Elijah
The True God and his Faithful Servants

I- Ahab (874-) is unrepentant although Elijah sends 3yr. drought. Elijah feeds the widow of Zarapheth; Elijah raises a boy from the dead by God's power; contests between God and the prophets of Baal; Elijah prays for rain; Elijah runs away from Jezebel; God chooses Elisha to replace Elijah.

1Kings 20
June

16

J-none listed
I-The prophet Dealing with Bullies I-Ben-Hadad, king of Damascus tries to bully Ahab. Though Israel was a wicked nation, God showed himself to be strong by defending his defenseless people against the bully.

1Kings 21:1-29; 1Kings 22:1-35; 2Chronicles 18:2-34; 1Kings 22:36-40; 1Kings 22:51-53; 2Chronicles 19:1-3 June 17
J-Jehu

I- Micaiah son of Imlah and false prophets
Misguided I-Ahab is deceived into going into battle against Ramoth Gilead. He disguises himself but still dies. J-Jehoshaphat goes with him but is spared 853 B.C.

*dates obtained through The Bible Knowledge Commentary of the Old Testament, by Walvoord and Zuck, ©.1985, p.513

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