I will humiliate David’s descendants because of this, but not forever.”

Solomon ruled over all Israel from Jerusalem for forty years.

Rehoboam traveled to Shechem, for all Israel had gathered in Shechem to make Rehoboam king.

Rehoboam and Jeroboam were continually at war with each other throughout Abijah’s lifetime.

He removed the male cultic prostitutes from the land and got rid of all the disgusting idols his ancestors had made.

The high places were not eliminated, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.

Now Asa and King Baasha of Israel were continually at war with each other.

Asa and King Nadab of Israel were continually at war with each other.

All the leaders and people said to him, “Do not give in or agree to his demands.”

At that time King Jehoram left Samaria and assembled all Israel for war.

Ahab’s entire family will die. I will cut off every last male belonging to Ahab in Israel, including even the weak and incapacitated.

Throughout his lifetime Jehoash did what the Lord approved, just as Jehoiada the priest taught him.

Now King Hazael of Syria oppressed Israel throughout Jehoahaz’s reign.

He offered sacrifices and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree.

Instead you must worship the Lord your God; then he will rescue you from the power of all your enemies.”

Hezekiah gave him all the silver in the Lord’s temple and in the treasuries of the royal palace.

I dug wells and drank water in foreign lands. With the soles of my feet I dried up all the rivers of Egypt.’

The whole Babylonian army that came with the captain of the royal guard tore down the walls that surrounded Jerusalem.

Jehoiachin took off his prison clothes and ate daily in the king’s presence for the rest of his life.

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.