4 figures
King of Judah
Asa, the king of Judah, initially sought the Lord but later relied on a foreign alliance with Ben-Hadad, king of Aram, instead of trusting God. His actions led to a rebuke from the prophet Hanani and resulted in Asa's downfall and disease.
King of Aram
Ben-Hadad was the king of Aram who formed an alliance with Asa against Baasha, king of Israel. This alliance was a strategic move by Asa but demonstrated his lack of faith in God's protection.
Prophet
Hanani was a prophet who rebuked King Asa for relying on the king of Aram instead of the Lord. He reminded Asa of God's past deliverance and warned him of the consequences of his lack of faith.
King of Israel
Baasha was the king of Israel who fortified Ramah to prevent movement into and out of Judah. His actions prompted Asa to seek an alliance with Ben-Hadad.