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b'Our readings today examine the lives of two descendants of David who each reigned as king over Israel. First, there\\u2019s Abijah (or Abijam), who reigned for only 3 years, but who makes an impassioned speech against Israel\\u2019s king Jeroboam, warning him that he should not wage war against the Lord and those who serve Him. Abijah\\u2019s son Asa takes the throne after him, and Asa devotes himself to the Lord for most of his life. The Lord rewards Asa\\u2019s faithfulness by blessing the nation of Judah with a long period of peace. In 2 Chronicles we\\u2019ll also read about two of Israel\\u2019s kings: King Nadab is the son of Jeroboam, but he and the rest of Jeroboam\\u2019s lineage are cut down and destroyed in accordance with God\\u2019s judgment. Baasha becomes king after killing Nadab, and reign for 24 years.'