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Who were the three main kings of Israel?
Israel’s greatest kings were Saul, David, and Solomon.
Who was the most important king of Israel?
King David (II Samuel 5:3) c. 1004–970 BCE – who made Jerusalem the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel.
Who was the worst king of Israel?
Ahab became king of Israel in the thirty-eighth year of King Asa of Judah, and reigned for twenty-two years, according to 1 Kings.
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| Ahab | |
|---|---|
| Died | c. 852 BC Ramoth-Gilead, Syria |
| Burial | Samaria, Kingdom of Israel |
| Consort | Jezebel of Sidon |
| Issue | Ahaziah of Israel Jehoram of Israel Athaliah of Judah |
Which kings of Israel were good?
The Good Kings of Judah
- King Abijah. This guy defeated Israel in battle and was described as a ruler who “grew strong” (13:21).
- King Jehoshaphat. He was one of the first major kings after Solomon. …
- King Jotham. We don’t get a lot of info about this king, but what little we do hear is good. …
- King Hezekiah. …
- King Josiah. …
- And…
Who were the first four kings of Israel?
Kings of Judah (Southern Kingdom)
- Rehoboam: First King.
- Abijah (or Abijam or Abia): Son of Rehoboam.
- Asa: Probably son of Abijah.
- Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa.
- Jehoram (or Joram): Son of Jehoshaphat; husband of Athaliah.
- Ahaziah: Son of Jehoram and Athaliah.
Who was the youngest king in the Bible?
Jehoash was 7 years old when his reign began, and he reigned for 40 years.
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Jehoash of Judah.
| Jehoash | |
|---|---|
| Issue | Amaziah, King of Judah |
| House | House of David |
| Father | Ahaziah, King of Judah |
| Mother | Zibiah of Beersheba |
Who were the last 5 kings of Judah?
Jehoiakim (Josiah’s #2) = Eliakim; reigned 11 years (608-597) Jehoiachin (Josiah’s grandson, son of #2, Jehoiakim) = Joiachin = Jeconiah = Coniah; reigned 3 months (597).
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A Touch of Good, an Avalanche of Evil
- 1) Johanan (oldest, but mentioned only here in Scripture)
- Jehoiakim.
- Zedekiah.
- Shallum = Jehoahaz.