I guess they didn't listed to the claims of Abijah and proceeded to attack Jerusalem from the back and front. Judah did the only "logical" thing that they could do - cry out to the Lord. They sounded the battle cry and with that the Lord routed Jeroboam and all Israel (10 tribes) before Judah. Ultimately, the Israelites were inflicted heavy losses (500,000) which was more than the Judean army since they relied upon the Lord. Abijah pursued Jeroboam and took from him the towns of Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron as well as surrounding villages. Jeroboam never regained power after the defeat the Lord gave him and struck him dead. Abijah, on the other hand grew in strength and had (via 14 wives) 22 sons and 16 daughters. What was interesting according to the commentary was that there would be no king from the lineage of Jeroboam since his line was destroyed. Abijah also disobeyed God about having one wife as his father Solomon did. However, it was still recorded that he rested with his fathers and his son Asa succeeded him and the country was at peace for 10 years.
Great weekend weather-wise! Very relaxing weekend overall with minimal stuff done. Have to do additional blood work this week which will be a challenge with the staffing but hope to get this done on Thursday morning. Good time yesterday at church with Pastor Dave Beidel and catching up with him and sharing the vision!!!
Praise for today: Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. Psalm 85 :7
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