Bible Discussion Thread

These are very serious matters. The first section v. 1-18 show Jeroboam's wife entreated for her husband's sake about their son. The only conciliation here was that "some good" was found in the son and he would be mourned and buried. He was a child; so this shows some age of accountability aspect in God judging sins; and that grace appears evident here for salvation much as it was for David's baby from Bathsheeba who David stated that he would see again in previous passages.

The rest of the appalling future of his descendants were indicated in the following verses where it summarizes that they are mentioned in Chronicles.

The rest of the chapter shows about Rehoboam show a similar troubled future; and that there was a war between him and Jeraboam "all their days" (v. 30). Once again; we see the destructive effects of worshipping false God's which began with Solomon and how it not only messed up his future; but that of future generations. Solomon; it appears through Ecclesiastes finally learned the bitter lessons of folly; and having too much wealth and other vices. Fear God and keep His commandments ended that book; unfortunately Jaroboam didn't follow God faithfully during any of his time when ruling and neither did Rehoboam either. Only supernatural ears can truly HEAR His voice; and the god of this world blinds all who disregard the warnings and think that they know better.

Good read Richard.

God bless you and what you do.

Thanks. Really need encouragement today.

Hi Richard.

You are welcome. I hope all is well.

I have been following on with your through the bible and it has been a blessing and very important.

I'm sure others think so as well. You have to know something about the Old Testament to understand the New Testament.

You are giving us an indebt study we definitely need.

Please continue the great work and may the Lord bless you in all your efforts.