The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 168: Wicked Kings (2024)
Jun 16, 2024
Fr. Mike discusses the wickedness of kings Ahab, Jehoram, and Azaiah, highlighting their selfish actions and consequences. The readings cover 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7, revealing themes of betrayal, disobedience, and divine love amidst human imperfections.
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Naboth's Vineyard
- King Ahab coveted Naboth's vineyard, but Naboth refused to sell his ancestral land.
- Jezebel orchestrated Naboth's murder through false accusations, enabling Ahab to seize the vineyard.
Jehoram's Unfaithfulness
- Jehoram, influenced by his wife (Ahab's daughter), killed his brothers and led Judah into unfaithfulness.
- This unfaithfulness made Judah vulnerable, as God's protection was contingent on their obedience.
Athaliah's Power Grab
- Athaliah, after her son Ahaziah's death, attempted to eliminate the entire royal family of Judah.
- Jehoshebaath, however, saved Joash, Ahaziah's son, ensuring the Davidic line continued.