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ISRAEL + JUDAH AT WAR

After Rehoboam’s death, he is succeeded by his son Abijah. While Abijah rules in Judah, Jeroboam was still on the throne in Israel. During their reign, war breaks out between Abijah and Jeroboam.

Abijah confronts Jeroboam and his army, calling them out for their faithlessness and disregard for God’s covenant. Abijah believes that Judah is more righteous than Israel.

Despite Judah’s much smaller army, they are victorious over Israel because they cried out to God in prayer. 500,000 of Israel’s warriors were killed in battle.

Later, God strikes down Jeroboam, and Nadab succeeds him on the throne as Israel’s king.