We met Omri when Zimri took the throne. Omri was the commander of Israel’s army. Now he becomes Israel’s king, after defeating Tibni. Omri was proclaimed king on the battle field but he didn’t officially become king. Omri led the troops back to Tirza to deal with Zimri. Zimri burned down the king’s house on […]
Zimri proclaims himself king after assonating Elah. He cannot stand against the man the fighting forces of Israel proclaim king and kills himself. When I was thinking about Zimri, I figured that he was the shortest reigning king in history. Boy was I wrong! He doesn’t even make the short list. He is in the […]
With the death of Baasha, his son Elah takes the throne. Elah follows his father in the ways of worshiping idols. He reigns for two years before being assonated. I’m wishing AGAIN that we had the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel. I want to know more about Elah’s reign. I have […]
Baasha takes the throne after killing Nadab. He also killed every male in Jeroboam’s family. As part of God’s judgment, but he is judged for it too. We don’t have a lot of information about King Baasha’s rule. There are a few pieces we get a glimpse into by looking at Asa’s reign. Here is […]
Jeroboam dies after 22 years on the throne. His son Nadab follows him. He will hold the throne for only 2 years before being assonated by Baasha. God judged Jeroboam for his sin of making the golden calves and causing Israel to bow down to them. Ahijah prophesied that Jeroboam’s family would come to horrible […]