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The Kingdom of Israel
By Jacob Isaacs
Published by Kehot Publication Society
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Jeroboam was succeeded by his son Nadab, the second king of Israel. Nadab followed in his father's footsteps, and his general Baasha treacherously killed him.
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King Baasha destroyed Jeroboam's house but maintained his idolatry. He waged war against Judah. His son Elah succeeded him, but Zimri murdered him and exterminated Baasha's family.
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Zimri did not enjoy his rule long. Omri was proclaimed King of Israel. Omri's army captured Tirzah. Zimri set his royal palace on fire and died in the flames. His reign lasted seven days.
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Omri prevailed after fighting Tibni, established his dynasty, and built Samaria. He made peace with Judah, but his house carried Israel into idolatry.
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A history of King Ahab's rule under the evil influence of Queen Jezebel, who spread the worship of Baal in Israel and persecuted the true prophets of G-d.
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Elijah warned Ahab of a drought. At G-d's command, he went to Cherith, then to a widow in Zarephath. He revived her son. Obadiah hid one hundred prophets.
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Elijah challenged Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel. G-d answered by fire. The famine ended. Elijah fled Jezebel to Horeb, and Elisha followed him.
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Benhadad besieged Samaria. Ahab rejected his demands. A prophet promised victory, and the Syrians fled. A year later, Ahab completely vanquished them in Aphek.
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Ahab took possession of Naboth's vineyard after Jezebel had Naboth murdered. Elijah warned Ahab that dogs would lick his blood and his house would be ruined.
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Ahab allied with Jehoshaphat to fight Syria. The prophet Micaiah predicted disaster, but Ahab went to war in disguise. An arrow killed him, and dogs licked his blood.
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Ahaziah took over the kingdom of Israel. He fell from a window. Elijah told him he should die. Fire consumed two captains and their men. Ahaziah died and Jehoram succeeded him.
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Elijah ascends to heaven in a fiery chariot, leaving his mantle to Elisha, who inherits his spirit, performs miracles, and succeeds him as prophet.
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Joram succeeded Ahaziah. He partly abolished Baal-worship but kept Jeroboam's calves. He allied with Judah and Edom to fight Moab. Elisha miraculously provided water. Moab was defeated.
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Elisha performed many miracles during Joram's reign. He multiplied a widow's oil, revived the Shunemmite's son, fed his disciples, and cured Naaman.
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During Joram's reign, Syria besieged Samaria. Elisha prophesied cheap food, and G-d made the Syrians flee. Lepers found the camp empty. Later, Hazael wounded Joram.
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Jonah anointed Jehu king of Israel to exterminate Ahab's house. Jehu killed King Joram and King Ahaziah. Jezebel was thrown down and eaten by dogs.
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Jehu killed the priests of Baal but kept the calves. His son Jehoahaz followed his sins. Succeeded by Joash, he defeated Syria three times and Elisha died.
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Jeroboam II ruled forty years, recovering lost lands and Damascus. Israel enjoyed economic prosperity, but moral standards collapsed and idolatry spread.
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Hosea accused Israel of their sins and predicted punishment. He made a moving appeal to return to G-d and promised a glorious future for Israel.
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Amos chastised Israel for their sins, injustice, and oppression of the poor. He stepped into Bethel to announce G-d's punishment and predict exile.
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G-d commanded Jonah to warn Nineveh. Jonah fled on a ship. A storm broke, and sailors threw him overboard. A large fish swallowed him. Jonah went to Nineveh.
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Shallum killed Zechariah. Menahem killed Shallum. Pekah killed Pekahiah. Hoshea killed Pekah. Shalmaneser besieged Samaria, and the Kingdom of Israel came to an end.
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