“But when envoys were sent by the rulers of Babylon to ask him about the miraculous sign that had occurred in the land, God left him to test him and to know everything that was in his heart”(v31). Hezekiah was one of the five good kings of the southern kingdom. He was probably the greatest … Read more
Revival By a Young and Godly King – Hezekiah Hezekiah’s father, King Ahaz was the most wicked king of all the kings of the southern kingdom. Yet Hezekiah did not follow his father’s foot step. It seems to me that Hezekiah has been wanting to do what is right in the eyes of the Lord, … Read more
Do you feel weak as christian some times? Do you have the desire to be a powerful christian? How can we become powerful christians? This chapter tells us that Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the LORD his God. This is a hint to us. If we want to be powerful, we need … Read more
Two verses caught my attentions: v2: “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.” God not only desires us to do the right things in His eyes, He desires us to do it whole heartedly. The Lord told the Church in Laodicea He would spit them out of His … Read more
King Good Bad Rehoboam (41+17) Prophets: Shemaiah, Iddo 11:2 He obeyed God’s command when God told him not to flight with brothers 11:17 walked in the ways of David and Solomon 12:12 He repented and God forgave him 10:14 listened to young friend instead of elder and put heavy burden on people. As a result … Read more
Discussions Rehoboam’s heart to follow God changed multiple times during his life. He obeyed God’s command not to flight against his brothers in the beginning of his reign (11:4), he led the people for three years walking in the ways of David and Solomon (11:17), but then he abandoned the law of God, unfaithful to … Read more
Discussions Jeroboam rejected the priests of God, he appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat and calf idols he had made (15). Those from every tribe of Israel who set their hearts on seeking God, followed the Levites to Jerusalem. They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam three years, walking … Read more
Discussions Solomon received 666 talens of gold annually (9:1), made a great throne for himself (9:17); he was the greatest in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth (9:22); he had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots (9:25) and twelve thousand horses; he made silver as common in Jerusalem as … Read more
The Glory of the Lord Filled the Temple What is glorious sign to witness when the glory of the LORD filled the magnificent temple (v2)! It was an exciting, new chapter in Jews history. The temple was one of the most magnificent building at that time, they could see the glory of God filled the … Read more
Description of the Temple Illustration of Solomon’s Temple (from ESV Study Bible) The Temples of God The Tabernacle: The house of God in Israel for 400 years was only a tent. Most of the time it stood at Shiloh after entering canaan, and later it was in Gibeon (2 Chro 1:3). See Exodus chapter 25-40 … Read more
