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Life of a King: Ahaziah’s Ruin
When I, Ahaziah, son of Jehoram, became king, I followed the advice of the only leaders I knew: the family of Ahab. With their helpful advice, I continued my father’s legacy. I allied myself with Ahab’s son Joram, and together, we fought against King Hazael of Aram. One day, he… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Jehoram’s Devastation
When I, Jehoram, son of the renowned Jehoshaphat, became King, I set my plan into motion. It was clear from the start that my brothers were after my treasure and my throne. I eliminated the threat. I then secured my alliance with Israel by marrying one of Ahab’s daughters. Suddenly… (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: Abijam’s Toolkit
When I, Abijam, son of Rehoboam, claimed the kingship following my father’s death, I had one goal in mind: reunite the Kingdom. Lucky for me, no one challenged my coronation. Almost right after I became king of Judah, war broke out between my people and Jeroboam’s people. I armed by… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Rehoboam’s Folly
When I, Rehoboam, son of Solomon, travelled to Shechem for my anointing as King of Israel, I thought everything was in order. And then Jeroboam son of Nebat, scourge of the land, returned from exile in Egypt. He challenged my right to rule by demanding I lower taxes and lighten… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Solomon’s Wisdom
Let me level with you. I, Solomon, didn’t think I’d be King. As David, my father, grew old, my half-brother Adonijah claimed the throne. If Nathan hadn’t spoken to my mother, who in turn talked to Abba, I doubt the throne would now be mine. (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)
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Life of a King: Saul’s Downfall
When I, Saul, was anointed King of all Israel, I thought it was a joke. I mean, I’m from the tribe of Benjamin. I didn’t set out to be King; I was just looking for my lost donkeys. Then I met Samuel, and suddenly I was prophesying. Soon after, I… (Keep Reading)
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