2. Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 1 Corinthians 10:11

3. 2 Chronicles 13-15 Rehoboam Abijah Asa Jehoshaphat

5. Asa: II Chronicles 15 & 16 Attempted to purge the land of idolatry Deposed his grandmother as queen Asa’s ungodly response when rebuked

6. Jehoshaphat The great education of the people Appointment of judges Two paths to peace: II Chronicles 17:10 II Chronicles 18:1

7. Jehoshaphat’s Peace With Ahab Secured by marriage With Ahaziah (II Chronicles 20) Joint navy With Joram (II Kings 3) Expedition against Edom

8. Jehoshaphat’s Peace Consequences: And (Jehoram) walked in the way of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done, for the daughter of Ahab was his wife; and he did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Kings 8:18

9. Ahab’s “Brother” So they wore sackcloth around their waists and put ropes around their heads, and came to the king of Israel and said, "Your servant Ben-Hadad says, 'Please let me live.'" And he said, "Is he still alive? He is my brother.” 1 Kings 20:32

10. Lessons from Judah’s Kings Do not be unequally yoked II Corinthians 6 The offense to God James 4 The deadly consequences