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Life of a King: Hezekiah’s Redemption
When I, Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, became king, I brought about change in Judah. To start, I reopened the Temple and recommenced sacrificial offerings. I put the Levites to work and rededicated the Temple. Then we celebrated Passover for the first time in nearly forever. I invited all the people… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Jotham’s Obedience
When I, Jotham, son of King Uzziah, became King at the age of twenty-five, I did what all kings should. I copied my father’s decisions. That is, aside from his gratuitous sin of entering the LORD’s Temple. I rebuilt the gate of the Temple, built new towns, conquered the Ammonites,… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Uzziah’s Curse
When I, Uzziah, became king at the age of sixteen, following my father’s death, I sought to please the LORD. I often asked for counsel from Zechariah, who taught me to fear God. When I listened to him, things went well. We fought wars, rebuilt towns, assembled a grand army,… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Amaziah’s Conquest
When I, Amaziah, son of Joash, became King, I terminated my father’s assassins. But I obeyed Moses’ Law by sparing their children. I quickly organized my army. I even hired Israelite soldiers. Although I let them go when a man of God approached. He told me God wasn’t with Israel. (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Joash’s Mentor
When I, Joash, son of Ahaziah, became King at the age of seven, I obeyed my mentor, Jehoiada, in everything I did. I started by commanding the Levites to rebuild the Temple. After twenty years, I confronted Jehoiada, asking him why nothing had happened. We made a plan. By placing… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Jehoshaphat’s Leadership
When I, Jehoshaphat, son of Asa, became King of Judah, I aspired to follow in my father’s footsteps. I knew I could not allow Judah to carry on with its idolatrous ways. Because they had forgotten God’s Law, they were sinning against the LORD. I quickly appointed teachers and Levites… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Asa’s Provider
When I, Asa, son of the late king Abijam, became king, I made every effort to right the wrongs my father had committed. I immediately tore down the detestable idols and shrines which my father had tolerated for too long. I then fortified Jerusalem and other key towns, but not… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: David’s Heart for God
If you asked me, David, to write about my life, I would have no idea how to keep my story within a single scroll. Growing up, I was the youngest in my family, and they often left me to tend the sheep. That’s where I learned to use a slingshot,… (Keep Reading)
