1Kings 21-22
Overview of chapter 21
King Ahab noted that a neighboring city had a pretty sweet vineyard and was close by, so he offered the owner a trade or cash buyout. The owner, Naboth refused because the land was his families inheritance when they entered the land. Ahab went home and pouted about it until his wife told him to cheer up she would take care of everything.
Her plan was to kill Naboth and she got the leaders of Naboth’s hometown to do the dirty work. He was accused of cursing God so the city stoned him. She told hubby to go take possession of his new vineyard. When he got there his arch enemy Elijah was waiting for him, and God had instructed to Elijah to tell Ahab that he and his wife were doomed. Then something very unexpected happened, Ahab repented, so God relented.
Overview of chapter 22
Israel and Aram had been at peace for three years. Ahab the king of Israel asked Jehoshaphat king of Judah to join with him and take back a city that Aram had taken from Israel. Jehoshaphat agreed with the one condition that they pray first. Ahab brought in 400 false prophet’s who all said “go for it you will win.” Jehoshaphat protested and asked if a real prophet of the true God could be consulted.
Ahab begrudgingly agreed and called a prophet named Micaiah. Micaiah explained that it was God’s will that they fought, but only so He could destroy them. With that Ahab and Jehoshaphat went to war with Aram, but Ahab dressed like a regular warrior so he could be in the battle. That was a bad idea and he was killed.
An overview of Jehoshaphat’s reign is given that tell us he was a Godly king, but that his people were not Godly. At the age of 60, after 25 years as king Jehoshaphat died and his son Jehoram became king in his place.
Ahab’s rule was followed by his wicked son Ahaziah who only ruled for two years.
Reflection
Are you easily swayed by your spouse? Do you enter into battles, knowing that it will only result in a harmful outcome? Do you inquire of God before you make decisions?
For Further Study
Jezebel: 1Kings 16:31-32, 1Kings 18:4, 1Kings 19:2, 1Kings 21:23, 2Kings 9:22, 2Kings 9:30-37, Revelation 2:20.
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King Ahab noted that a neighboring city had a pretty sweet vineyard and was close by, so he offered the owner a trade or cash buyout. The owner, Naboth refused because the land was his families inheritance when they entered the land. Ahab went home and pouted about it until his wife told him to cheer up she would take care of everything.
Her plan was to kill Naboth and she got the leaders of Naboth’s hometown to do the dirty work. He was accused of cursing God so the city stoned him. She told hubby to go take possession of his new vineyard. When he got there his arch enemy Elijah was waiting for him, and God had instructed to Elijah to tell Ahab that he and his wife were doomed. Then something very unexpected happened, Ahab repented, so God relented.
Overview of chapter 22
Israel and Aram had been at peace for three years. Ahab the king of Israel asked Jehoshaphat king of Judah to join with him and take back a city that Aram had taken from Israel. Jehoshaphat agreed with the one condition that they pray first. Ahab brought in 400 false prophet’s who all said “go for it you will win.” Jehoshaphat protested and asked if a real prophet of the true God could be consulted.
Ahab begrudgingly agreed and called a prophet named Micaiah. Micaiah explained that it was God’s will that they fought, but only so He could destroy them. With that Ahab and Jehoshaphat went to war with Aram, but Ahab dressed like a regular warrior so he could be in the battle. That was a bad idea and he was killed.
An overview of Jehoshaphat’s reign is given that tell us he was a Godly king, but that his people were not Godly. At the age of 60, after 25 years as king Jehoshaphat died and his son Jehoram became king in his place.
Ahab’s rule was followed by his wicked son Ahaziah who only ruled for two years.
Reflection
Are you easily swayed by your spouse? Do you enter into battles, knowing that it will only result in a harmful outcome? Do you inquire of God before you make decisions?
For Further Study
Jezebel: 1Kings 16:31-32, 1Kings 18:4, 1Kings 19:2, 1Kings 21:23, 2Kings 9:22, 2Kings 9:30-37, Revelation 2:20.
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