Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

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.

Chronicles 2:16 - Asa's Disappointing Decline

The promising reign of King Asa ends with a failure of leadership.

Chronicles 2:15 - A Renewed Covenant With God

At the advice of the prophet Azaryahu, King Asa leads the people of Judah into a renewal of the covenant with God.

Chronicles 2:14 - King Asa Leads Judah Back to God

King Asa takes the proper path and wins a major military victory to defend Judah.

Chronicles 2:13 - The Reign of Aviyah and Civil War

Aviyah takes over after his father's death, and all out civil war breaks out between Israel and Judah.

Chronicles 2:12 - Pharoah Sheshak Raids Israel

Rehoboam's arrogance and pride leads to weakness which Pharoah Sheshak is quick to exploit. Jerusalem pays its' way out of complete destruction.

Chronicles 2:11 - Rehoboam Consolidates His Kingdom

Civil war is averted, and Rehoboam shifts his focus towards the consolidation of his kingdom.