Rehoboam strengthens the kingdom of Judah but is forbidden to subdue Israel. Jeroboam leads the kingdom of Israel into idolatry. Rehoboam takes many wives and concubines. Rehoboam forsakes the law of the Lord. The Egyptians plunder Jerusalem and take the treasures of the house of the Lord. The people repent and receive partial deliverance. Rehoboam dies. Abijah reigns in Judah. He defeats Jeroboam and the armies of Israel. The Lord strikes Jeroboam, and he dies. Asa reigns in Judah, rebuilds the cities, and defeats and plunders the Ethiopians, who attack Judah. Azariah prophesies that Judah will prosper if the people keep the commandments. Asa does away with false worship in Judah. Many from Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon migrate to Judah. The people covenant to serve the Lord and are blessed. Asa employs Syria to defeat Israel. Hanani the seer reproves Asa for lack of faith. Asa suffers from disease and dies. Jehoshaphat reigns well and prospers in Judah. Priests travel and teach out of the book of the law of the Lord.
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