The Southern Kingdom of Judah, formed after the division of the united monarchy, was centered in Jerusalem and ruled by the descendants of David, experiencing periods of reform and decline before its conquest by Babylon in 586 BC.
Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, and David’s grandson, was the first king of the Kingdom of Judah whose harsh policies led to the division of the united kingdom of Israel, resulting in continual conflicts and invasions during his reign.
The Division of the Kingdom, as described in 1 Kings 12:1-24, details the split of the United Kingdom of Israel into the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah due to Rehoboam’s harsh leadership and the fulfillment of divine prophecy.
2 Chronicles thus acts as a mirror reflecting the spiritual health of Judah through its leaders, offering lessons on the importance of righteous leadership and fidelity to divine commands.
1 Kings provides a rich narrative that underscores the complexities of human leadership and divine governance, offering profound lessons on the consequences of adhering to or straying from divine laws.
