January 2017

“He had much property in the cities of Judah, and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in

“Therefore he (King Asa) said to Judah, “Let us build these cities and make walls around them and towers, gates,

“The king also appointed a portion of this possessions for the burnt offerings: for the morning and evening offerings, the

“Now when he was in affliction, he implored the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of

“But he rejected the advice which the elders had given him and consulted the young men who had grown up

“For a multitude of the people…had not cleansed themselves yet they ate the Passover contrary to what was written. But

“Now after the death of Jehoiada the leaders of Judah came and bowed down to the king. And the king

“When He [king Rehoboam] humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him, so as not to destroy him

“Thus the children of Israel were subdued at that time and the children of Judah prevailed because they relied on

“And Hezekiah gave encouragement to all the Levites who taught the good knowledge of the Lord, and they ate throughout