4 figures
King of Judah
Abijam reigned over Judah for three years. He continued in the sins of his father Rehoboam, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. Despite his shortcomings, for David's sake, God allowed his lineage to continue.
King of Judah
Asa, the son of Abijam, reigned for forty-one years and did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. He removed idols and deposed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother due to her idolatry.
King of Israel
Jeroboam was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel. His reign is marked by idolatry and leading Israel into sin, which continued to affect the kingdom during the reign of Abijam.
King of Israel
Baasha became king of Israel after assassinating Nadab, Jeroboam's son. He continued in the sinful ways of Jeroboam, leading Israel further into idolatry.