Divided KingdomDivided Kingdom

IsraelIsrael• JeroboamJeroboam

• NadabNadab• Baasha Baasha • ElahElah• ZimriZimri• OmriOmri• AhabAhab• AhaziahAhaziah

JudahJudah• RehoboamRehoboam• AbijahAbijah• AsaAsa

• 2626thth year of Asa year of Asa

• 2727thth year of Asa year of Asa

• 2727thth year of Asa year of Asa

• 3838thth year of Asa year of Asa• JehoshaphatJehoshaphat

The Prophet Rebukes The Prophet Rebukes JehoshaphatJehoshaphat

• What had Jehoshaphat done as we ended our study last What had Jehoshaphat done as we ended our study last week?week?

2 Chronicles 19:1-3 NKJV 1 Then Jehoshaphat the king of 2 Chronicles 19:1-3 NKJV 1 Then Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned safely to his house in Jerusalem. 2 And Judah returned safely to his house in Jerusalem. 2 And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to King Jehoshaphat, "Should you help the wicked said to King Jehoshaphat, "Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Therefore the wrath and love those who hate the LORD? Therefore the wrath of the LORD is upon you. 3 "Nevertheless good things of the LORD is upon you. 3 "Nevertheless good things are found in you, in that you have removed the wooden are found in you, in that you have removed the wooden images from the land, and have prepared your images from the land, and have prepared your heart to seek God."heart to seek God."

Jehoshaphat’s ReformsJehoshaphat’s Reforms

2 Chronicles 19:4-11 NKJV 4 So Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem; and he went out 2 Chronicles 19:4-11 NKJV 4 So Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem; and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the mountains of Ephraim, and brought again among the people from Beersheba to the mountains of Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD God of their fathers. 5 Then he set judges in the land them back to the LORD God of their fathers. 5 Then he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city, 6 and said to the judges, throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city, 6 and said to the judges, "Take heed to what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD, "Take heed to what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment. 7 "Now therefore, let the fear of the LORD be who is with you in the judgment. 7 "Now therefore, let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take care and do it, for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, no upon you; take care and do it, for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, no partiality, nor taking of bribes." 8 Moreover in Jerusalem, for the judgment of the partiality, nor taking of bribes." 8 Moreover in Jerusalem, for the judgment of the LORD and for controversies, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites and LORD and for controversies, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites and priests, and some of the chief fathers of Israel, when they returned to Jerusalem. 9 priests, and some of the chief fathers of Israel, when they returned to Jerusalem. 9 And he commanded them, saying, "Thus you shall act in the fear of the LORD, And he commanded them, saying, "Thus you shall act in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and with a loyal heart: 10 "Whatever case comes to you from your faithfully and with a loyal heart: 10 "Whatever case comes to you from your brethren who dwell in their cities, whether of bloodshed or offenses against law or brethren who dwell in their cities, whether of bloodshed or offenses against law or commandment, against statutes or ordinances, you shall warn them, lest they commandment, against statutes or ordinances, you shall warn them, lest they trespass against the LORD and wrath come upon you and your brethren. Do this, trespass against the LORD and wrath come upon you and your brethren. Do this, and you will not be guilty. 11 "And take notice: Amariah the chief priest is over you and you will not be guilty. 11 "And take notice: Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters; also the Levites will be officials before you. of Judah, for all the king's matters; also the Levites will be officials before you. Behave courageously, and the LORD will be with the good."Behave courageously, and the LORD will be with the good."

Moab, Ammon and Mt. Seir AttackMoab, Ammon and Mt. Seir Attack

• After Ahab’s death, Moab rebels against After Ahab’s death, Moab rebels against Israel (2 Kings 1:1; 3:4-5)Israel (2 Kings 1:1; 3:4-5)• Stopped paying Israel 100K lambs and the wool Stopped paying Israel 100K lambs and the wool

of 100k ramsof 100k rams

• A Great Multitude of Moabites, Ammonites A Great Multitude of Moabites, Ammonites and men from Mt. Seir set up to attack and men from Mt. Seir set up to attack Jehoshaphat at Hazazon Tamar (En Gedi)Jehoshaphat at Hazazon Tamar (En Gedi)

Ammon

Moab, Ammon and Mt. Seir AttackMoab, Ammon and Mt. Seir Attack• Jehoshaphat feared the much larger enemyJehoshaphat feared the much larger enemy

• Set his heart to seek the LORDSet his heart to seek the LORD• Proclaimed a fast for all of JudahProclaimed a fast for all of Judah• All Judah gathered together to ask God for helpAll Judah gathered together to ask God for help

• Jehoshaphat calls the people together before the Jehoshaphat calls the people together before the TempleTemple

• Read his speech 2 Chron. 19:6-12Read his speech 2 Chron. 19:6-12• All Judah (Men, Wives and Children) stood before the All Judah (Men, Wives and Children) stood before the

LORD.LORD.• Jahaziel the Prophet comes with the LORD’s replyJahaziel the Prophet comes with the LORD’s reply

Nahal Arugot with En Gedi to south from above

What the Ascent of Ziz could look like?

Dead Sea western cliffs to south from En Gedi

2 Ch 20:17 You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you

2Ch 20:18-19 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem bowed before the LORD, worshiping the LORD. Then the Levites … stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with voices loud and high.

2 Ch 20:20 Have Faith In God and the Prophets!

Moab, Ammon and Mt. Seir AttackMoab, Ammon and Mt. Seir Attack• Jehoshaphat feared the much larger enemyJehoshaphat feared the much larger enemy

• Set his heart to seek the LORDSet his heart to seek the LORD

• Proclaimed a fast for all of JudahProclaimed a fast for all of Judah

• All Judah gathered together to ask God for helpAll Judah gathered together to ask God for help

• Jehoshaphat calls the people together before the TempleJehoshaphat calls the people together before the Temple• Read his speech 2 Chron. 19:6-12Read his speech 2 Chron. 19:6-12

• All Judah (Men, Wives and Children) stood before the LORD.All Judah (Men, Wives and Children) stood before the LORD.

• Jahaziel the Prophet comes with the LORD’s replyJahaziel the Prophet comes with the LORD’s reply• After God FinishedAfter God Finished

• It took 3 days to gather the spoilsIt took 3 days to gather the spoils

• Returned to Jerusalem Praising GodReturned to Jerusalem Praising God

• They had peace because all the kingdoms fear JehovahThey had peace because all the kingdoms fear Jehovah

Jehoshaphat’s Shipping Alliance Jehoshaphat’s Shipping Alliance with Ahaziahwith Ahaziah

• Jehoshaphat was 35 when he became king and reigned for 25 yearsJehoshaphat was 35 when he became king and reigned for 25 years• He walked in the ways of Asa his fatherHe walked in the ways of Asa his father

• High places and idol worship weren’t completely destroyedHigh places and idol worship weren’t completely destroyed

2 Chronicles 20:35-37 NKJV 35 After this Jehoshaphat king of 2 Chronicles 20:35-37 NKJV 35 After this Jehoshaphat king of Judah allied himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted very Judah allied himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted very wickedly. 36 And he allied himself with him to make ships to go to wickedly. 36 And he allied himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish, and they made the ships in Ezion Geber. 37 But Eliezer the Tarshish, and they made the ships in Ezion Geber. 37 But Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, "Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD saying, "Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works." Then the ships were wrecked, so that has destroyed your works." Then the ships were wrecked, so that they were not able to go to Tarshish.they were not able to go to Tarshish.

What is he

thinking??

Ahaziah’s Accident Ahaziah’s Accident (2 Kings 1:2-18)(2 Kings 1:2-18)

• Ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in Ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria, and was injuredSamaria, and was injured

• He sent messengersHe sent messengers• Go, inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I Go, inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I

shall recover from this injury.shall recover from this injury.• The angel of the LORD said to ElijahThe angel of the LORD said to Elijah

• Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron?to inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron?

• You shall not come down from the bed to which you have You shall not come down from the bed to which you have gone up, but you shall surely die.gone up, but you shall surely die.

• Elijah departedElijah departed

Ahaziah’s Accident Ahaziah’s Accident (2 Kings 1:2-18)(2 Kings 1:2-18)

• Ahaziah fell through the lattice Ahaziah fell through the lattice • He sent messengers to inquire of Baal-ZebubHe sent messengers to inquire of Baal-Zebub• They find ElijahThey find Elijah• They return with Elijah’s messageThey return with Elijah’s message• Ahaziah determines it is ElijahAhaziah determines it is Elijah• Ahaziah wants to speak with ElijahAhaziah wants to speak with Elijah

• Ahaziah’s first captain with his 50 menAhaziah’s first captain with his 50 men• Ahaziah’s second captain with his 50 menAhaziah’s second captain with his 50 men• Ahaziah’s third captain with his 50 menAhaziah’s third captain with his 50 men

• Elijah Returns with the 3Elijah Returns with the 3rdrd captain and delivers the same message captain and delivers the same message• Because you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-Zebub…Because you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-Zebub…

Elijah is TakenElijah is Taken(2 Kings 2:1-18)(2 Kings 2:1-18)

• The Lord determines to take Elijah up to heaven in The Lord determines to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwinda whirlwind

• Elijah tells Elisha to stay while it travels to BethelElijah tells Elisha to stay while it travels to Bethel• Elisha refuses and goes with himElisha refuses and goes with him

• The sons of the prophets tell Elisha his master is about The sons of the prophets tell Elisha his master is about to be taken awayto be taken away

• Elisha already knewElisha already knew

• Elijah tells Elisha to stay at Bethel while he goes Elijah tells Elisha to stay at Bethel while he goes on to Jerichoon to Jericho

Elijah is Taken to Heaven in a Whirlwind

Gilgal

Bethel

Jericho

Now Elijah took his mantle, rolled it up, and struck the water; and it was divided this way and that, so that

the two of them crossed over on dry ground.