Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Chronicles 2:26 - The Reign of King Uzziyahu

Once again, we read of a King who rules successfully until his arrogance got the better of him.

Chronicles 2:25 - The Career of King Amatzyahu

We read of the reign of King Amatzyahu of Judah. While he started with great promise, arrogance once again brings a King down to an ignominious end.

Chronicles 2:24 - Yo'ash, His Successes and His Failures

We read of Yo'ash's refurbishing of the Temple, and how he abandoned God due to arrogance after his mentor Yehoyadah passed away.

Chronicles 2:23 - The Crown Returns to the House of David

Athaliah is deposed, Yehoyadah the High Priest leads the reestablishment of the House of David and the 6 year old Yo'ash is placed on the throne of Judah.

Chronicles 2:22 - Athaliah Overthrows the Judean Monarchy

The House of Ahab is destroyed in the North, but its negative influence persists in the Kingdom of Judah.  Achaziah fails dramatically and is killed and almost the entire House of David is wiped out by Athaliah in a violent coup.

Chronicles 2:21 - The Sad Career of King Yehoram

KKing Yehoram rules with a murderous iron fist, leads the people astray, and the once great Kingdom of Judah begins to fall apart.

Chronicles 2:20 - God Himself Battles for Judah

Yehoshaphat leads the people in prayer when presented with a seemingly impossible threat.  A miraculous delivery occurs when God himself does battle on the people's behalf. 

Chronicles 2:19 - Yehoshaphat's Justice System

Yehoshaphat fulfills the Torah's commands to set up a system of justice.

Chronicles 2:18 - A Shaky Alliance and Ahab's Yes-Men

Yehoshaphat forms an alliance through marriage with the Northern kingdom and goes into battle with his new ally Ahab.  We learn a timely lesson about speaking truth to power.

Chronicles 2:17 - Yehoshaphat Teaches Torah

Yehoshaphat builds a powerful kingdom, loyal to God, and beloved by the people.