Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side.

Solomon left the meeting tent at the worship center in Gibeon and went to Jerusalem, where he reigned over Israel.

Solomon made so many of these items they did not weigh the bronze.

O Lord God, do not reject your chosen ones! Remember the faithful promises you made to your servant David!”

Then Solomon passed away and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam replaced him as king.

After Rehoboam’s rule was established and solidified, he and all Israel rejected the law of the Lord.

Then Rehoboam passed away and was buried in the City of David. His son Abijah replaced him as king.

Jeroboam did not regain power during the reign of Abijah. The Lord struck him down and he died.

He was committed to following the Lord; he even removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.

These were the ones who served the king, besides those whom the king placed in the fortified cities throughout Judah.

All the men of Judah were standing before the Lord, along with their infants, wives, and children.

He remained in hiding in God’s temple for six years, while Athaliah was ruling over the land.

They seized her and took her into the precincts of the royal palace through the horses’ entrance. There they executed her.

Uzziah built up Elat and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah had passed away.

Jotham passed away and was buried in the City of David. His son Ahaz replaced him as king.

Hezekiah and all the people were happy about what God had done for them, for it had been done quickly.

When Hezekiah and the officials came and saw the heaps, they praised the Lord and pronounced blessings on his people Israel.

King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven.

Manasseh passed away and was buried in his palace. His son Amon replaced him as king.

Slaughter the Passover lambs, consecrate yourselves, and make preparations for your countrymen to do what the Lord commanded through Moses.”