1. Till There Was No Remedy
The Divided Kingdom
Till There Was No Remedy
1 Kings 15:16 – 16:14; 2 Chron

2. Summary To Date Israel Has Divided: Israel and Judah
North = Israel (10 Tribes)
South = Judah (2 Tribes)
Jeroboam Established Idol Religion In Israel
No Good Kings
Whole Division is Corrupt from top to bottom
Judah Wavers With Good and Bad

3. Kings of Israel and Judah
Rehoboam 17 yrs (Evil)
Abijam – 3 yrs (Evil)
Asa – 41 yrs (Good)
Israel:
Jeroboam 1 – 22 yrs
Nadab – 2 yrs
Baasha- 24 yrs

4. Israel – Northern 10 Tribes
Judah – Southern 2 Tribes

5. In Tonight’s Lesson
Asa and Judah are delivered from the Ethiopians ( 2 Chron.14:9-15)
Baasha and Israel – 24 evil years
Many faithful move from Israel to Judah (2 Chron. 15:9)
The Message of Azariah the Prophet – 2 Chron.15:1-7
Asa Renews the Covenant with God – 1 Kgs.15:9-15; 2 Chron.15:8-19

6. In Tonight’s Lesson
Asa’s War With Baasha – 1 Kgs.15:16-22; 2 Chron.16:1-6

7. The Divided Kingdom (931 – 722 B.C.)
Try to memorize the Dates BC
Memorize:
Israel under the divided kingdom period begins with Jeroboam and ends with Hoshea
Judah begins this period with Rehoboam and ends with Ahaz
Remember the books and chapters involved.

8. Quickly go over this summary of the two kingdoms.

9. North and South Judah – South Rehoboam – Israel – North Jeroboam –
Sacked by Shishak of Egypt for abandoning God
Humbled himself
Israel – North
Jeroboam –
Continued his idolatry 1 Kgs.13:33-34
His son Abijah becomes ill
Jeroboam sends his wife disguised to Ahijah to inquire of son’s fate
Chapter 13 — God grants Jeroboam another chance by
sending a prophet to him with a warning and a sign.
Jeroboam seems to repent at the time but finally plunges into
total apostasy.Jeroboam's sin
➢ Made golden calves
➢ “Here are your gods, O Israel, who
brought you up out of Egypt.”
➢ Appointed non-Levites as priests
➢ Established his own festivals and
Sacrifices
Israel under Jeroboam
➢ Ruled 22 years
➢ God decreed disaster on Jeroboam
➢ 1 Kings 14:11 “Dogs will eat those
belonging to Jeroboam who die in the city,
and the birds of the air will feed on those
who die in the country. The LORD has
spoken!”
Rehoboam abandons the LORD
2 Chron 12
➢ Shishak king of Egypt attacks Jerusalem
➢ King and leaders humble themselves
➢ God prevents Shishak from destroying
➢ Shishak carries off treasure of Judah
Judah under Rehoboam
➢ Some good in Judah (2 Chron 12:12)
➢ Rehoboam did not seek the LORD
➢ Rehoboam ruled 17 years
➢ Constant warfare with Jeroboam

10. North and South Judah – South Rehoboam –
Sacked by Shishak of Egypt for abandoning God
Humbled himself
Ruled for 17 years
Abijah – 3 years
Evil
Fought Jeroboam
Won with God’s help
Israel – North
Jeroboam –
Jeroboam sends his wife disguised to Ahijah to inquire of son’s fate
Ahijah sees through her deception
Tells of God’s disappointment in Jeroboam
Disaster is coming
1 Kings 14: 1 Abijah being sick, Jeroboam sends his wife, disguised, with presents to the prophet Ahijah at Shiloh. 5 Ahijah, forewarned by God, denounces God's judgment. 17 Abijah dies, and is buried. 19 Nadab succeeds Jeroboam. 21 Rehoboam's wicked reign. 25 Shishak spoils Jerusalem. 29 Abijam succeeds Rehoboam.
Abijam (Abijah in Chronicles) [Judah, ]
Reheboam’s son Abijam ruled after him
Abijam and Jereboam fought. 400,000 for Abijam and 800,000 for Jereboam
Abijam and Judah still worshipped God as per the law whereas Jereboam had his own system (2 Chron 13:9-11)
Jereboam ambushed Judah but God intervened and Judah won. 500,000 Israelites died. Among the cities they took was Bethel.
Abijam walked in the sins of his father. God spared him because of David
Chapter 14 — Ahijah the prophet pronounces judgment
on Jeroboam and measures him according to David (v. 8).
Rehoboam king of Judah led the people into idolatry and
sin. There was an abnormal increase of homosexuality (v. 24).
Shishak king of Egypt came against Jerusalem and captured
it. He took as booty the gold shields that Solomon had
on display. Rehoboam substitutes shields of brass. There was
deterioration in the kingdom now as well as division.
Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, dies.
This chapter, which describes the reigns of Jeroboam and
Rehoboam, sets the pace for the sordid record of the kings of
the divided kingdom. There was not one good king in the
northern kingdom of Israel. There were 19 of them, and all
were bad. In the southern kingdom there were 20 kings — 12
of them were bad. Only 8 of them could be labeled good kings.
Out of the 8, only 5 were outstanding.

11. North and South Judah – South Abijah died Buried in City of David
Asa- 2 Chron
Reigned 41 years
Was a good king
Destroyed idols in Judah
Fortified cities
Israel – North
Jeroboam –
Abijah died in Jeroboam’s 20th year of rule in Israel
Ruled 2 more years for total of 22 years
Nadab
2 years – evil
Struck down by Baasha
1 Kings 15: 1 Abijam's wicked reign.
Abijam, son of Rehoboam, succeeded his
father on the throne of Judah. He was as wicked as his father
(v. 3). David continues as the standard of excellence for the
kings of both Israel and Judah (v. 5). (Jeroboam became the
standard of evil for the kings of the northern kingdom.) The
one black mark against David is recorded, not covered.
Abijam did nothing worthy of mention, either good or bad;
his death is recorded here.
7 Asa succeeds him. 9 Asa's good reign.
Asa succeeded Abijam in the southern kingdom of Judah.
Asa compares to David (v. 11). He led in the first revival of the
nation. First Kings gives only half a chapter to his reign, but 2
Chronicles gives three chapters (chapters 14, 15, 16).
16 The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Bed-hadad. 23 Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa. 25 Nadab's wicked reign. 27 Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy. 31 Nadab's acts and death. 33 Baasha's wicked reign.
Asa did have to bribe Ben-hadad, king of Syria, and he
warred with Israel continually. Jehoshaphat succeeded Asa as
king of Judah.
Nadab, son of Jeroboam, succeeded him as king of Israel.
He was evil (v. 26).
Baasha led a conspiracy against him, slew him, and reigned in
his stead (vs. 27, 28). Baasha continued war against Asa (v. 32).

12. North and South Judah – South Rehoboam-wicked Abijah-wicked Asa- good
A massive Ethiopian invasion
Asa prayed for God’s help
God gave a great victory
Jehoshaphat
Israel – North
Jeroboam –
Nadab
Baasha – 24 years
Another evil ruler
Conspires against Nadab and executes Ahijah’s prophecy.
1 Kings 15: 1 Abijam's wicked reign. 7 Asa succeeds him. 9 Asa's good reign. 16 The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Bed-hadad. 23 Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa. 25 Nadab's wicked reign. 27 Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy. 31 Nadab's acts and death. 33 Baasha's wicked reign.
Asa in Reigns over Judah in Relative Righteousness (15:9–
24)
􀂄 His reforms (15:9–15)
􀂄 “And he took away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the
idols that his fathers had made. And also Maachah his mother, even
her he removed from being queen, because she had made an idol in a
grove; and Asa destroyed her idol, and burnt it by the brook Kidron.
But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was
perfect with the LORD all his days.” (15:22–24)
􀂄 Alliance with Aram against Israel (15:16–24)

13. JUDAH The Divided Kingdom The Early Years of Asa
1 Kings 15:11-15; 2 Chron. 14:1-8
JUDAH
After a reign of 3 years, Abijah died
His son Asa succeeded him as king
Asa reigned over Judah for 41 years
He did what was right in the sight of the LORD
Israel: Jeroboam – Nadab – Baasha

14. Note
Asa was the first good king since the kingdom divided.

15. JUDAH The Divided Kingdom The Early Years of Asa
1 Kings 15:11-15; 2 Chron. 14:1-8
JUDAH
When Asa took the throne idolatry was rampant in all of Judah
Asa began to reform Judah by destroying idols and commanding the people to serve God
The kingdom of Judah enjoyed 10 years of peace
Israel: Jeroboam – Nadab – Baasha

16. JUDAH The Divided Kingdom The Early Years of Asa
1 Kings 15:11-15; 2 Chron. 14:1-8
JUDAH
During this time Asa fortified cities of Judah
He put together a well equipped army of 580,000
300,000 men of Judah
280,000 men of Benjamin
This was a time for time of prosperity in Judah
Israel: Jeroboam – Nadab – Baasha

17. 2 Chron 14:7
Therefore he said to Judah, "Let us build these cities and make walls around them, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us, because we have sought the LORD our God; we have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side." So they built and prospered.

18. JUDAH The Divided Kingdom Ethiopia Invades Judah 2 Chron. 14:9-15
After 10 years of peace, Asa & Judah was attacked by Zera from Ethiopia
Zera had an innumerable army of men & 300 chariots
Asa called out to God
Israel: Baasha

19. 2 Chron 14:11
And Asa cried out to the LORD his God, and said, "LORD, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O LORD our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God; do not let man prevail against You!"

20. JUDAH The Divided Kingdom Ethiopia Invades Judah
2 Chron. 14:9-15
JUDAH
God was with Judah and gave them victory
Zera’s vast army was crushed before the LORD
Judah plundered the army & surrounding cities
They enjoyed much spoil including livestock, sheep, & camels
Israel: Baasha

21. JUDAH The Divided Kingdom Azariah the Prophet 2 Chron. 15:1-7
God sent Azariah the prophet to Asa
He told Asa that God had been with Judah because of their faithfulness
If they continued, God would be with them
If they turned away, God would forsake them
Israel: Baasha

22. JUDAH The Divided Kingdom Asa Renews Covenant
I Kings 15:9-15; 2 Chron. 15:8-19
JUDAH
Asa took courage from Azariah’s words
He continued to reform Judah spiritually
Asa removed idols from all the cities
He repaired the altar of burnt offering in the courtyard of the temple
Israel: Baasha

23. JUDAH The Divided Kingdom Asa Renews Covenant
I Kings 15:9-15; 2 Chron. 15:8-19
JUDAH
In this reformation, Asa removed his own Grandmother, Maacah, from being Queen Mother
Maacah had an image of Asherah
Asa tore down the image & burned it
Israel: Baasha

24. 2 Chron 15:10-15
So they gathered together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. And they offered to the LORD at that time seven hundred bulls and seven thousand sheep from the spoil they had brought. Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul; and whoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel was to be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman. Then they took an oath before the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting and trumpets and rams' horns. And all Judah rejoiced at the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart and sought Him with all their soul; and He was found by them, and the LORD gave them rest all around.

25. ISRAEL The Divided Kingdom Baasha’s Reign
1 Kings 15:16-22; 15:33-16:7; Chron 16:1-6
Under Baasha’s reign there was a migration of many righteous men from Israel to Judah
Many left Israel initially when the kingdom split and Jeroboam rejected God
Again, “great numbers from Israel” left for Judah
Judah: Asa

26. 2 Chron 14:11
And Asa cried out to the LORD his God, and said, "LORD, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O LORD our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God; do not let man prevail against You!"

27. Till There Was No Remedy
The Divided Kingdom
Hanani and Jehu
2 Chron. 16:7 - 17:19; 1 Kings 16:1-34

28. Divided History Judah Hanani the Prophet rebukes Asa – 2 Chron.16:7-10
26th year of Asa
27th year of Asa
31st year of Asa
Israel
Jehu the Prophet Reproves Baasha –
1 Kgs.16:1-6
Elah – reigns 2 years (evil) – 1 Kgs.16:8-14
Zimri – 1 week (evil)
1 Kgs.16:15-20
Omri – 12 years (evil) 1 Kgs.16:21-28

29. Divided History Israel
Judah
38th year of Asa
Dies in 41st year
Jehoshaphat – 25 years (Good) –
1 Kgs.22:41-50;
22:2-36
Strengthens His Kingdom
Israel
Ahab – 22 years (evil) 1 Kgs.16:29 – 22:40; 2 Chron.18:1-34
4th year of Ahab
Jericho is rebuilt

30. Judah’s Time Under Jehoshaphat
The Summary in 2 Chronicles 17
Jehoshaphat succeeds his father Asa
Reigns piously, and is particularly blessed, v. 1-6
His teaching ministry and beneficial effects, v. 7-10
The Philistines and Arabians bring him gifts, v. 11
His greatness, v
The commanders of his troops, v

31. Till There Was No Remedy
The Divided Kingdom
A Treaty of Peace
1 Kings 17:1 – 18:46

32. Elijah the Tishbite 1 Kings 17
Elijah's message to Ahab concerning the three years' drought, v. 1
He is commanded to go to the brook Cherith; where he is fed by ravens, v. 2-7
He afterward goes to a widow's house at Zarephath, and miraculously multiplies her meal and oil, v. 8-16
Her son dies, and Elijah restores him to life, v

33. Elijah Ready to Face Ahab
1 Kings 18
Elijah is commanded by the Lord to show himself to Ahab, v. 1-2
Ahab, and Obadiah his steward, search the land to find grass for the cattle, v. 3-6
Obadiah meets Elijah, who commands him to inform Ahab that he is ready to present himself before him, v. 7-15
Elijah and Ahab meet, v

34. Elijah Challenges Ahab and Baal
1 Kings 18
Elijah Challenges the 450 priests of Baal v
The proposal is accepted, and the priests of Baal call in vain upon their god through the whole day v
God Confirms By Fire His Relation to Elijah
The people acknowledge Yahweh to be the true God, and kill all the prophets of Baal v
Elijah promises Ahab that there shall be immediate rain; it comes accordingly, and Ahab and Elijah come to Jezreel v

35. Till There Was No Remedy
The Divided Kingdom
Elijah Flees to Mount Horeb
1 Kings 19:1 - 20:21

36. Elijah Flees to Mount Horeb
1 Kings 19:1-18
Ahab tells Jezebel what Elijah had done; she is enraged, and threatens to take away his life, v. 1-2
He leaves Jezreel, and comes to Beer-sheba, and thence to the wilderness, where he is fed and encouraged by an angel, v. 3-9
His complaint, and the vision by which God instructs him, v
He is sent to Damascus, in order to anoint Hazael king over Syria, and Jehu king over Israel, v

37. Elijah went back to where the covenant had been made, Mt
Elijah went back to where the covenant had been made, Mt. Horeb – where Moses talked to God, and where God made His covenant with Israel.
As this map shows, the site of Mt. Sinai (Horeb) has long been an issue of uncertainty.

38. Elisha, The Successor 1 Kings 19:19-21 Elijah and Elisha Meet
Elisha becomes Elijah’s attendant
Passing the cloak or mantle

39. Samaria Is Attacked By The Syrians
1 Kings 20:1-21
Ben-hadad, king of Syria, and thirty-two kings, besiege Samaria, v. 1
He sends an insulting message to Ahab, and insists on pillaging the whole city, v. 2-7
The elders of Israel counsel the king not to submit to such shameful conditions, v. 8

40. Samaria Is Attacked By The Syrians
1 Kings 20:1-21
He sends a refusal to Ben-hadad; who, being enraged, vows revenge, v. 9-12
A prophet comes to Ahab, and promises him victory, and gives him directions how he should order the battle, v
The Syrians are defeated, and Ben-hadad barely escapes, v

41. God’s Help To Israel Was not to give approval to Ahab or Israel
Was to confirm once more “that you may know that I am the Lord”
If God could handle the Syrians and bring about their defeat, He could also do the same to the rebellious Israelites at any time He chooses

42. Till There Was No Remedy
The Divided Kingdom
The Syrians Come Again
1 Kings 20:22 – 21:29

43. Review Ahab Defeated a Syrian Attack
Ben-Hadad of Syria lost many horses and chariots
God showed Ahab this to try once more to let him know that “I am the Lord”

44. The Syrians Come Again 1 Kings 20:22-34
The Preparation: A Prophet Warned Ahab – 22
Ben-Hadad’s false assurance of victory – 23-27
The Prophecy: Ahab will win again because Israel’s enemy defamed the name of God – 28
The Conflict: The Arameans lost 127,000 – 29-30
The Conclusion: Ben-hadad’s officers begged for mercy from King Ahab; and Ahab made a treaty in disobedience to God – 31-34

45. The Syrians are Arameans
Here is the likely place of battle between Israel and the forces of Ben-hadad

46. A Prophet Rebukes Ahab 1 Kings 20:35-43
A Prophet Illustrated Ahab’s Mistake
Ben-hadad should not have been spared
Predicted Ahab’s death and the slaughter of Israel – 35-43

47. Naboth’s Vineyard 1 Kings 21:1-29 Ahab’s request – 1-2
Naboth’s refusal – 3-4
Jezebel’s reprisal – 5-16
Naboth was maligned – 5-10
Naboth was murdered – 11-16
Ahab was confronted and condemned by Elijah – 17-24
Ahab’s contrition – 25-29

49. Till There Was No Remedy
The Divided Kingdom
Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab
1 Kings 22; 2 Chron. 18

50. It bothered Ahab that Ramoth-gilead was no longer in Israelite control.
In this lesson there will be further confrontations with the Arameans over land-control.

51. Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab
The end of Ahab’s reign – Kgs.22:1-40
Ahab and Jehoshaphat made an alliance to fight the Arameans 1-4
The prophets of Ahab assured him of victory 5-6
Micaiah revealed a very bleak outcome for Ahab and Israel 17-23
Ahab protested his negative preaching 24-28

52. Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab
The end of Ahab’s reign – 1 Kgs.22:1-40
The royal apparel was discarded to hide Ahab’s identity 29-33
Still an arrow found him and mortally wounded him 34-40
The negative predictions of Elijah and Micaiah came true
The positive preaching of the false prophets had only hardened Ahab against the truth

53. Ahab’s Death and Burial
That evening he died
The battle was stopped
Ahab was brought back to Samaria and buried
His bloody chariot was washed at a pool of the prostitutes
Dogs licked up the bloody water (1 Kings 21:19)

54. Lessons From Ahab We will reap what we sow
We influence people for truth or for error
If we want all positive messages, we may never be willing to face important truths about ourselves
We leave behind a legacy of honor or shame

55. Till There Was No Remedy
The Divided Kingdom
Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat
2 Chron ; Kings 22:48 – 2 Kings 1

56. The Prophet Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat
Some of his actions of unbelief
Alliances with Ahab: Helping “those who hate the Lord” – 2 Chron.19:1-3
Merchant ship alliance with King Ahaziah – 20:35-37

57. Jehoshaphat’s Further Reforms
2 Chron.19:4-11
Good things he did:
Appointed godly judges throughout the land
Admonished them to deal justly with all the people
Set aside all tendency to let bribes color their judgments

58. Invasion of Moabites, Ammonites, and Men From Mt. Seir
2 Chron.20:3-30
Fear of a coming storm of war – 1-2
Solution to Jehoshaphat’s fear:
Proclaimed a public fast – 3
Prayed a public prayer – 4-12
Asked God’s protection
Jahaziel sent word of victory from the Lord – “The battle belongs to the Lord”
Amazing grace, victory, celebration18-30

59. Invasion of Moabites, Ammonites, and Men From Mt. Seir
When the enemy presses in hard do not fear, the battle belongs to the Lord….

60. Till There Was No Remedy
The Divided Kingdom
Ahaziah’s Accident
2 Kings 1:2 – 2:22

61. Ahaziah’s Accident
The Final Days of Elijah’s Ministry – 2 Kings 1:1 -2:11
Elijah and Ahaziah – 1:1-18
The Fall 1:1-2
The Foretelling – 1:3-4
The Fury – 1:5-9,11
The Fire – 1:10,12
The Favor – 1:13-15
The Fulfillment – 1:16-18

62. Elijah Is Taken Up To Heaven
Elijah and Elisha – 2:1-11
Their Final Journey Together
The Route – 2:1-6
The River – 2:7-8
The Request – 2:9
The Requirement – 2:10
The Removal – 2:11

63. The First Days of Elisha’s Ministry
He Parted The Jordan – 2:12-14
He Pacified Some Prophets – 15-18
He Purified Some Water – 19-22

64. Places of Note In Our Text – 2 Kings 2 GILGAL – v.1 BETHEL – v.2
JERICHO –v.4
THE JORDAN RIVER –v.6
Bethel – House of God
Jericho – Victory
Jordan – New Beginning
Perhaps each place was a great reminder as Elijah passed the mantle on to Elisha

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