1 Kings 15

1 Kings 15:1-34

Contents: Accession of Abijam and Asa over Judah. War with Baasha. League with Syria. Accession of Nadab over Israel and Baasha over Israel.

Characters: God, Abijam, Asa, Nadab, Baasha, Ben-hadad.

Conclusion: Divine threatenings are not bugbears, for no word of God shall fall to the ground. The harboring of evil must eventuate in open defeat and ruin.

Key Word: Wars, 1 Kings 15:6; 1 Kings 15:16; 1 Kings 15:20; 1 Kings 15:29; 1 Kings 15:32.

Strong Verses: 1 Kings 15:4; 1 Kings 15:11.

Striking Facts: 1 Kings 15:14 (Cp. 1 Kings 15:18) A heart perfect with the Lord is not sinless perfection, nor flawless obedience, but sincerity of intent and desire to do Christ’s will.