THE LAST DAYS OF TWO KINGS

1 Kings 22:29-53

Key verse 43

“In everything he followed the ways of his father Asa and did not stray from them; he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. The high places, however, were not removed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.”

1. Read verses 29-40. Describe how the declared words of God were fulfilled in regard to the death of Ahab? (29-38) What did the author say about Ahab and his successor? (39-40)

2. Read verses 41-49. What did the author say about Jehoshaphat son of Asa? (41-47) Why might he have refused a joint venture with the son of Ahab? (48-49, 2 Chronicles 20:35-37)

3. Read verses 50-53. Think of the influence of Jehoshaphat who had an affinity towards Ahab and Jezebel? (50, 2 Chronicles 18:1, 21:6, 22:4-4) Why was the God of Israel angry with Ahaziah son of Ahab? (51-53)

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