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Kingdom Of Israel
1. Jeroboam, the First King. During Solomon's building operations He discovered a young man by the name of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat an Ephrathite, who was valorous and industrious, and he set him over the Charge of the house of Joseph (). Subsequently as the young man was going out of Jerusalem, he was met by the prophet Ahijah who, in a very impressive manner, assured him that he should reign over ten of the tribes of Israel (). Solomon on hearing of this attempted to kill Jeroboam, and for protection he fled to Egypt (). Upon the accession of Rehoboam to the throne the people sent for Jeroboam, and he joined his countrymen in requesting the new King to lighten their burdens which he emphatically refused to do, and Jeroboam led the revolt (; ). Jeroboam established himself at Shechem in Mount Ephraim, and in order to prevent the people from going to Jerusalem to worship, set up two golden calves, one at Bethel and the other at Dan, assuring the people that these were the gods that had brought them out of the land of Egypt (). He also disregarded the law of God and made priests of the lowest of the people, and changed the time of holding the annual feasts ordained by Moses (). During these perilous times a prophet of the Lord from Judah went to Bethel and found Jeroboam Officiating at the altar. The prophet cried vehemently against the altar and predicted that a child should be born to the house of David, Josiah by name, who would destroy the priests of this altar on account Of their sacrilegious work, and emphasized the authenticity of his Commission by causing the altar to open and the ashes to pour out. Jeroboam was greatly angered and attempted to arrest the man of God with disastrous results, but through the intercession of the prophet he was restored (). After this Jeroboam increased in wickedness (,). Jeroboam's son Abijah fell sick, and he sent his wife to Shiloh to interview the prophet Ahijah in order to Find out the destiny of the child. He told her that the child would die, and predicted the extinction of Jeroboam's house on account of his unparalleled wickedness (). Jeroboam reigned twenty-two years (,). He reigned contemporaneously with Rehoboam seventeen years (; ; 2 Chronicles 14:20), Abijah three years (:2), and with Asa two years (,; ,,; ).
2. Ahijah the Prophet. The prophet Ahijah flourished during the reign of Jeroboam ().
3. Nadab, the Second King. Jeroboam was succeeded by his son Nadab, Whose uneventful reign continued only two years ().
4. Baasha, the Third King--Second Dynasty. Nadab was overthrown and succeeded by Baasha, who, as soon as he reached the throne, exterminated the house of Jeroboam because of his extreme wickedness (). Baasha walked in the footsteps of Jeroboam (). He was visited by the prophet of the Lord who predicted the destruction of his house on account of his sins (). Baasha reigned over all Israel twenty-four years (). He reigned contemporaneously with Asa (,,).
5. Jehu the Prophet. The prophet Jehu flourished during the reign Of Baasha ().
6. Elah, the Fourth King. Baasha was succeeded by his son Elah, who reigned two years contemporaneously with Asa, king of Judah (,; ).
7. Zimri, the Fifth King--Third Dynasty. Elah was assassinated by His servant Zimri who, as soon as he ascended the throne, destroyed all the house of Baasha according to the word of the Lord. Zimri reigned Contemporaneously with Asa seven days (,; ).
8. Omri, the Sixth King--Fourth Dynasty. Zimri was succeeded by Omri. He reigned six years in undisputed authority. He was contemporary With Asa (,; ). The chief act of Omri's reign, was the founding of the city of Samaria (,). His reign was characterized by evil ().
9. Ahab, the Seventh King. Omri was succeeded by his son Ahab (). He introduced idolatry into the court of Israel, and his reign was distinguished by its remarkable disregard for the law of God (:24). He reigned contemporaneously with Asa four years (,; ) and Jehoshaphat eighteen years (1 Kings 22;41,42).
10. Micaiah and Elijah the Prophets. During the reign of Ahab two distinguished prophets flourished.
1. Micaiah's history is very brief. Ahab formed a military alliance With Jehoshaphat, and they went to war against the king of Syria. Before they went into the battle, Ahab's prophets were Called, and they uttered their predictions concerning the result Of the contest, after which Micaiah was called, and in a very impressive manner predicted the result of the engagement, and His predictions were fulfilled ().
2. Elijah is one of the most dramatic characters in history. Both His appearance and departure from the scenes of earthly conflict are most remarkable. He appeared at a time when idolatry held high carnival in the court of Ahab, and when all Israel had Apparently departed from the Lord (:1).
The chief events in life were,
1. he appeared to Ahab, king of Israel and predicted that there should be neither rain nor dew except by his word (; );
2. he was fed by the ravens at the brook Cherith ();
3. he arrived at Zarephath and dwelt there ();
4. he restored the widow's son ();
5. he appeared to Ahab the second time ();
6. he repaired the altar of the Lord and destroyed the prophets of Baal ();
7. the end of the drought and the race from Carmel to Jezreel ();
8. he fled from the anger of Jezebel ();
9. he sat down under a juniper tree and prayer for death ();
10. the angel of the Lord appeared, fed, and strengthened him ();
11. the Lord spoke to him at Mount Sinai and assured him that there were seven thousand in Israel who had not bowed their knees to Baal ();
12. by the Lord's authority he anointed Elisha of Abelmeholah as his successor ();
13. he predicted the terrible end of Ahab and his wife ();
14. he called fire down from heaven (; );
15. he predicted the death of Ahaziah ();
16. he was carried to heaven in a chariot of fire ().
11. Ahaziah, the Eighth King. Ahab was succeeded by his son Ahaziah. He followed in the footsteps of his wicked ancestors (). An accident befell him, and he was dangerously sick, and he sent to inquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron if he would recover. The angel of the Lord commanded Elijah to go and tell the Messengers to declare to the king that he should surely die. When the King recognized the prophet in their description, he sent a deputation Of soldiers requesting him to come to him at once. Disaster followed Disaster until the prophet appeared in the court of the king and predicted his speedy death (). Ahaziah reigned contemporaneously with Jehoshaphat two years (; ).
12. Jehoram, the Ninth King. Ahaziah was succeeded by his brother Jehoram (; ). His reign was characterized by evil (,). The peace of his kingdom was disturbed by the rebellion of the king of Moab. In order to suppress this rebellion he associated with him the king of Judah and the king of Edom. Great destruction and Sorrow followed (). He reigned contemporaneously with Jehoshaphat (), Jehoram (; ; ; ,) and Ahaziah (;
13. Elisha the Prophet. Elisha the prophet flourished during these times. The chief events in his life were:
1. he was anointed by Elijah as his successor ();
2. he received a double portion of the spirit of Elijah ();
3. he told king Jehoram how to obtain water during his campaign against the Moabites ();
4. he increased the widow's oil ();
5. he raised the Shunammite's son from the dead ();
6. he performed a great miracle at Gilgal ();
7. he fed a large multitude by a miraculous increase of the food ();
8. he healed Naaman's leprosy ();
9. he entailed leprosy on the house of Gehazi ();
10. the great famine in Samaria ();
11. he gave assistance to the king of Israel against his foes ();
12. he was captured by the Syrians ();
13. he led the Syrians to Samaria, fed them, furnished them with the necessities of life, sent them away, and thus gained a great victory ();
14. he predicted sudden plenty, during the famine of Samaria (,);
15. his prediction was fulfilled ();
16. he carried out the commission originally given to Elijah (; ; ).
14. Jehu, the Tenth King--Fifth Dynasty. Jehoram was slain and succeeded by Jehu, the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. He Inaugurated a reformation by killing Jezebel, the sons of Ahab and the Prophets of Baal (:28). Because of his success in the destruction of evil, the Lord promised him that his children should sit upon the throne for four generations (). Jehu reigned over Israel twenty-eight years, and was contemporary with Athaliah seven years (; ) and Jehoash twenty-one years (;
1. Jehoahaz, the Eleventh King. Jehu was succeeded by his son Jehoahaz, who reigned in Samaria seventeen years (). His reign was characterized by a continuance of the idolatrous practice Inaugurated by Jeroboam. The anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of the Syrians. The king seemed to be penitent but did not reform (). He was contemporary with Jehoash seventeen years (; ).
2. Joash, the Twelfth King. Jehoahaz was succeeded by his son Joash, who followed in the footprints of his wicked progenitors. During Elisha's last illness he was visited by Joash to whom he communicated the information that he should smite the Syrians three times (). Joash reigned sixteen years, and was contemporary with Jehoash two years (,; ; ) and Amaziah fourteen years (,).
3. Jeroboam the Second, the Thirteenth King. Joash was succeeded by his son Jeroboam. He adhered to the ways of his ancestors. He restored the coast of Israel from the "entering of Hamath unto the sea Of the plain," according to the prediction of Jonah the son of Amittai (). Israel was greatly afflicted during these times, but the Lord granted them deliverance by the hand of the king (,). He reigned forty-one years, and was contemporary with Amaziah fifteen years (,,) and Uzziah fourteen years ().
4. Jonah the Prophet. Jonah the prophet flourished during the reign of Jeroboam the Second (). The chief events in his life were,
5. he received a commission from the Lord to go unto the great city of Nineveh and cry against it (,); (B) he was cast into the sea and swallowed by a great fish ();
6. he prayed to the Lord and was delivered ();
7. the people of Nineveh repented at his preaching ().
15. Interregnum. There was a space of about twenty-four years between the death of Jeroboam the Second, and the accession of Zachariah (; ,).
16. Zachariah, the Fourteenth King. Jeroboam the Second was succeeded by his son Zachariah in whom was fulfilled the promise of the Lord to Jehu (; ). He reigned six months contemporaneously with Uzziah (,,).
17. Shallum, the Fifteenth King-- Sixth Dynasty. Zachariah was slain and succeeded by Shallum who reigned a full month, contemporaneously with Uzziah (,,,).
18. Menahem, the Sixteenth King--Seventh Dynasty. Shallum was slain and succeeded by Menahem. His reign was distinguished by a very great wickedness, war and excessive taxation (). He reigned ten years contemporaneously with Uzziah (,,).
19. Pekahiah, the Seventeenth King. Menahem was succeeded by his Son Pekahiah. His reign was distinguished on account of wickedness. He reigned two years contemporaneously with Uzziah (,,).
20. Pekah, the Eighteenth King--Eighth Dynasty. Pekahiah was slain and succeeded by Pekah (). He departed not from the example of his progenitors (). He reigned twenty years (), and was contemporary with Uzziah about one year (,), Jotham sixteen years (,; years ().
21. Interregnum. There was an interregnum of about eight years between the death of Pekah and the accession of Hoshea ( ,; ).
22. Hoshea, the Nineteenth King--Ninth Dynasty. Pekah was slain and succeeded by Hoshea (). During the reign of Hoshea, Israel was carried by the Assyrians into captivity, and their country was Occupied by their enemies ().
Kingdom Of Judah
1. Rehoboam, the First King. Solomon was succeeded by his son, Rehoboam (1 Kings 12:43). Upon his elevation to the throne a deputation of his countrymen waited upon him, requesting relief from Oppressive taxation. He forsook the counsel of the old men and followed the counsel of the young men, and refused to grant their request (; ). His ungenerous treatment caused ten of the tribes to rebel against his authority. He undertook to suppress the Rebellion, but was warned of God not to make war against his brethren (; ). Rehoboam took up his residence in Jerusalem, built cities and fortified strongholds (). On account of the apostasy of Jeroboam and Israel, the priests, Levites and other true worshippers remaining in Israel repaired to Jerusalem to worship God, and they therefore strengthened the king (). Rehoboam had many wives in violation of the law of Moses (; ). After he established himself upon the throne, he forsook the law of the Lord and was greatly punished by Shishak, king of Egypt (). There was war between Jeroboam and Rehoboam continually (). He reigned seventeen years () and was contemporary with Jeroboam (; ).
2. Shemaiah the Prophet. Shemaiah, the prophet, flourished during the reign of Rehoboam and communicated to him the command of the Lord Not to go to war against the ten tribes when they rebelled against his Authority ().
3. Abijam, the Second King. Rehoboam was succeeded by his son Abijam. He walked in the ways of his father and sinned against God (). The war that had begun between the two kingdoms was continued during the reign of Abijam, and finally resulted in the defeat of Jeroboam (). During the latter part of Abijam's reign he waxed fat and married fourteen wives (,). He reigned three years contemporaneously with Jeroboam ( ,).
4. Asa, the Third King. Abijam was succeeded by his son Asa (). Immediately upon his accession to the throne he inaugurated a reformation; he removed the sodomites out of the Land; he removed all the idols his father had made; he removed his Mother from being queen, and destroyed her idol. His heart was perfect Toward the Lord, and the things his father had dedicated, he brought into the house of the Lord (). There was war between Asa and Baasha, and success seemed to attend Baasha for a time, but finally Asa induced Benhadad to make a league with him which resulted in favor Of Asa (). Asa greatly improved his military equipments, and greatly increased the army (). He gained a victory over the mighty host of Zerah the Ethiopian (). After this victory he was met by the servant of God who strengthened and encouraged him (). He was also greatly encouraged by Oded, the prophet, and, as a result of his words, pushed his reforms and gathered his people together at Jerusalem, where many sacrifices were offered and a covenant entered into to seek and serve the Lord (). Asa was severely rebuked by Hanani because he had relied on the Syrians to assist him in war. The prophet assured him that in this he had done foolishly, for the eyes of the Lord run to and Fro throughout the earth in order to show Himself strong in behalf of those whose hearts are perfect toward Him. The king was angry at the seer and imprisoned him, and he also oppressed some of the people (). Asa's closing years were clouded by disease and sorrow; he sought the physicians and not the Lord, and he slept with his fathers, and his countrymen buried him with distinguished honors in the city of David (). Asa reigned forty-one years (), and was contemporary with seven of the kings of Israel:
1. Jeroboam two years (,; ,; );
2. Nadab, two years (; );
3. Baasha, twenty-four years ();
4. Elah, two years ();
5. Zimri, seven days (,);
6. Omri, six years (,,);
7. Ahab, three years ().
5. Azariah, Oded, and Hanani the Prophets. The prophets Azariah (,), Oded (; flourished during the reign of Asa (; ).
6. Jehoshaphat, the Fourth King. Asa was succeeded by his son Jehoshaphat (). He continued the work inaugurated by his father by fortifying the land and destroying the remains of idolatrous Worship. He also appointed Levites to go throughout the cities of the country and teach the people the law of the Lord (). Fear fell upon the surrounding nations and Jehoshaphat's reign was one of peace (). He assisted Ahab in a campaign against Ramothgilead, which resulted in the death of the king of Israel (). The latter part of his reign was distinguished by,
1. the rebuke of the prophet on account of his association with the ungodly king of Israel;
2. the inauguration of numerous reforms for the benefit of the people ();
3. a great victory over his enemies;
4. peace and unfortunate commercial operations ().
Jehoshaphat reigned twenty-five years (), and was contemporary with Ahab seventeen years (; ,,), Ahaziah two years (), Jehoram six years (;
7. Jehu and Jahaziel the Prophets. The prophets Jehu, the son of Hanani (), and Jahaziel flourished during the reign of Jehoshaphat ().
8. Jehoram, the Fifth King. Jehoshaphat was succeeded by his son Jehoram (). His reign was characterized by murder, war, devastation and great trouble, and his departure caused not regret (). He reigned eight years (,; contemporary with Jehoram, king of Israel (; ; ).
9. Ahaziah, the Sixth King. Jehoram was succeeded by Ahaziah. His reign was distinguished on account of his wickedness (). He went to Jezreel to visit Joram, king of Israel, who had been wounded in War with the Syrians, where he was slain by Jehu, the son of Nimshi (). Ahaziah reigned contemporaneously with Jehoram one year (; ).
10. Athaliah, the Usurper. As soon as the mother of Ahaziah discovered that he was dead, she attempted to destroy all the royal Seed, and succeeded him as king (; ). She reigned contemporaneously with Jehu about six years (; ; ).
11. Jehoash, the Seventh King. Athaliah was succeeded Jehoash, the son of Ahaziah. He was saved at the time of the destruction of the royal seed, by Jehosheba, and kept in concealment for six years (). In the seventh year, led by Jehoiada, the priest, the people made him king and slew Athaliah (). At his coronation the people destroyed and broke down the house of Baal, destroyed idols and slew the idolatrous priest (). The young king, under the instruction of Jehoiada, the priest, honored The Lord (,). The most important event in the reign of Jehoash was the repairing of the house of the Lord ( ). After the death of Jehoiada, the people and king departed from the Lord. The Lord sent prophets to them, but they would Not hear. Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada, was stoned to death (). The closing years of his reign were characterized by suffering and sorrow, and he was finally assassinated by his own Servants (,; ). Jehoash reigned forty years (). He was contemporary with Jehu about twenty-one years (; ), Jehoahaz seventeen years (; about two years ().
12. Zechariah the Prophet. Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada, the Prophet, flourished during the reign of Jehoash ().
13. Amaziah, the Eighth King. Jehoash was succeeded by his son Amaziah (). Amaziah's reign was a mixture of good and evil, but the evil finally triumphed. He made great military Preparations and defeated the Edomites in battle. Subsequently he Challenged the king of Israel to war and was ingloriously defeated (). Amaziah reigned twenty-nine years (; ,). He was contemporary with Joash fourteen years (; ,) and Jeroboam the Second fifteen years ().
14. Interregnum. There was an interregnum of twelve years between the death of Amaziah and the succession of Uzziah (,, ,).
15. Azariah or Uzziah, the Ninth King. Amaziah was succeeded by his Son Uzziah. His reign was similar to his predecessors. He had a large Standing army, and was successful in war because the Lord helped him (). On account of his great success he became disobedient to the law of God, and attempted to perform the duties of Priest, and the Lord sent upon him the terrible disease of leprosy (). Uzziah reigned fifty-two years (,; ,). He was contemporary Jeroboam the Second fourteen years (; ,), Zachariah six months (; month (), Menahem ten years (; one year ().
16. Amos and Joel the Prophets. The prophet Amos flourished during the reigns of Uzziah king of Judah and Jeroboam the Second, king of Israel (). It is thought that the prophet Joel also flourished about this time (). The most important prophecy of Joel is that which relates to the beginning of the gospel (; ).
17. Jotham, the Tenth King. Uzziah was succeeded by his son Jotham, Whose reign was distinguished by internal improvements and a successful Contest with the Ammonites. His success is attributed to his fidelity to The Lord his God (). Jotham reigned sixteen years contemporaneously with Pekah (,,).
18. Ahaz, the Eleventh King. Jotham was succeeded by his son Ahaz, Whose reign was distinguished by the most appalling acts of wickedness Known to the history of Judah (). Ahaz reigned sixteen years (,). He was contemporary with Pekah four years (; ) and Hoshea four years (;
19. Hezekiah, the Twelfth King. Ahaz was succeeded by his son Hezekiah (). He followed in the footprints of his father David (). His reign was distinguished for,
1. the destruction of high places, images, groves and the brazen serpent Moses had made ();
2. the opening of the house of the Lord ();
3. the subjugation of the Philistines ();
4. the captivity of Israel ();
5. the comfort brought him by Isaiah the son of Amoz when he was greatly troubled on account of the threats of Rabshakeh the servant of the king of Assyria, and the final throwing off of the Assyrian yoke by the destruction of the army by the Angel of the Lord (; );
6. his miraculous restoration to health--the backward movement of the shadow on the dial ();
7. his mistake in showing his treasures to the ambassadors of the king of Babylon ();
8. the keeping of the passover of the Lord ();
9. he fortified and improved Jerusalem ().
Hezekiah reigned twenty-nine years (,), and was contemporary with Hoshea about six years (; ,).
20. Isaiah, Hosea, Micah and Nahum the Prophets. The prophets Isaiah, Hoshea, Micah and Nahum flourished during the reigns of the last three or four kings (; ; ; ). The chief events in the life of Isaiah were
1. the beginning of his public ministry in the days of Uzziah, king of Judah, by the denunciation of the wickedness of Judah and Israel ();
2. he predicted that the word of the Lord should go out from Jerusalem, and that finally the nations would beat their implements of war into implements of peace and learn war no more ();
3. his vision of the glory of God ();
4. he comforted Ahaz, the king of Judah, and assured him that a virgin should conceive and bring forth a son whose name should be Immanuel ();
5. he predicted the birth of Jesus Christ and the triumphs of his kingdom ();
6. he predicted the gathering again of Israel (; ; );
7. he predicted the downfall of Babylon ();
8. he predicted the destruction of Moab (; );
9. he predicted the downfall of Damascus ();
10. he predicted the downfall of Egypt ();
11. he comforted Hezekiah, and predicted the overthrow of the Assyrians (; );
12. his prediction respecting the sickness and restoration of Hezekiah and the sign given him (; );
13. he condemned Hezekiah for showing his treasures to the ambassadors of the king of Babylon and predicted the captivity of the people of Judah (; );
14. he predicted the coming of the harbinger of the Lord ();
15. he predicted the restoration of the captives and the rebuilding of the temple under Cyrus (; );
16. he predicted the humiliation and sufferings of the Messiah ();
17. he predicted the call of the Gentiles (; );
18. he heard with prophetic ear the glorious invitation of the gospel (; );
19. he predicted the giving of the new name (; );
20. he described the conquering march of the Messiah ().
The most important feature of Hosea's prophecy is his denunciation of the sins of his countrymen and the cause of all their troubles--the lack of knowledge ().
Micah
1. predicted the proclamation of the word of the Lord from Jerusalem and the destruction of the implements of war ()
2. and also predicted the birth of Messiah at Bethlehem ().
Nahum predicted the destruction of Nineveh (:19).
21. Manasseh, the Thirteenth King. Hezekiah was succeeded by his Son Manasseh (). The early part of this reign was distinguished by the restoration of the idolatrous practice that had been destroyed by Hezekiah (). As a punishment the Lord allowed the king of Assyria to carry Manasseh a prisoner in fetters Into Babylon. During his sojourn there he became humble in sight of God to his throne, and the latter part of his reign was an honor to himself and the Lord (). Manasseh reigned fifty-five years ().
22. Amon, the Fourteenth King. Manasseh was succeeded by his son Amon, who reigned in wickedness two years (; ).
23. Josiah, the Fifteenth King. Amon was succeeded by his son Josiah (). Many years before his birth, the prophet of the Lord had predicted that he would be a reformer (,). Josiah lived and worked in strict obedience to the law of God. In the Eighteenth year of his reign, he began to repair the house of the Lord. During the work Hilkiah, the priest, discovered the book of the law and Shaphan, the scribe, read it before the king, who, upon hearing it, Expressed with great emphasis his sorrow over the condition of Israel and his fear of the judgments of God. The Lord however gave him Assurance that he should live and die in peace (). After this Josiah pushed the work of reformation with great zeal and success, and he finally destroyed that altar at Bethel and burned the Bones of the priests according to the predictions of the Prophet (). After the land had been purged of idolatry, Josiah kept the feast of the passover (). Josiah was killed in a battle with Pharaoh Necho, the king of Egypt, and he was buried in Jerusalem amid great mourning and lamentation (, ), Josiah reigned thirty-one years (; ;
24. Zephaniah and Habakkuk the Prophets. The prophet Zephaniah flourished during Josiah's reign (); and it is thought that Habakkuk flourished also at this time ().
25. Jehoahaz, the Sixteenth King. The people of the land made Jehoahaz king in his father's place. He reigned three months after Which he was dethroned by the king of Egypt ().
26. Jehoiakim, the Seventeenth King. Jehoahaz was succeeded by Jehoiakim, whose wicked reign lasted eleven years. He was finally taken into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon ().
27. Jehoiachin, the Eighteenth King. Jehoiakim was succeeded by Jehoiachin, whose wicked reign lasted three months and ten days, after Which he was carried into captivity by the king of Babylon (,).
28. Zedekiah, the Nineteenth King. Jehoiachin was succeeded by His brother Zedekiah, who reigned in wickedness eleven years. He made a Unsuccessful attempt to throw off the Babylonish yoke. The corruptions that had prevailed for centuries culminated in the destruction of the house of the Lord and the captivity of his people ().
29. Jeremiah and Obadiah the Prophets. The prophets Jeremiah and Probably Obadiah flourished during the closing years of the kingdom of Judah (; ). The chief events of the life of Jeremiah were,
1. he was called to the prophetic office in the days of Josiah (,);
2. he denounced Jerusalem and Judah on account of their sins (; );
3. he announced to the people the Lord's willingness to receive them if they would repent ();
4. he was cast into prison by Pashur (,);
5. he announced to Zedekiah his impending doom ();
6. he predicted the coming of a righteous king (,);
7. he foretold the seventy years' captivity (,);
8. he fled from Jehoiakim to Egypt ();
9. he condemned the false prophet Hananiah ();
10. he predicted the restoration of Judah and Israel ();
11. he predicted the establishment of a new covenant ();
12. he was imprisoned by Zedekiah ();
13. he predicted the captivity of Zedekiah ();
14. his rescue from the dungeon by Ebedmelech ();
15. the downfall of Jerusalem according to his own prediction (; );
16. he was kindly treated by Nebuzaradan (; );
17. he departed into Egypt with a few of his countrymen ();
18. he predicted the overthrow of Egypt by the king of Babylon, and the destruction of all the jews who went into Egypt except a small remnant (; );
19. he predicted the downfall of Babylon (; ).
The burden of the prophecy of Obadiah was against Edom ().
Ashley S. Johnson, Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia (1896); electronic edition by Ernie Stefanik. Public domain. Text from the CrossWire Bible Society.