1 Kings Footnote:
The book of 1 Kings begins with a nation united under
David, the most devout king in Israel's history. The book ends with a divided
kingdom and the death of Ahab, the most wicked king of all.
What happened?
The people forgot to acknowledge God as their ultimate
leader; they appointed human leaders who ignored God; and then they conformed to
the life-styles of these evil leaders.
Occasional wrongdoing gradually turned into a way of
life. Their blatant wickedness could be met only with judgment from God, who
allowed enemy nations to arise and defeat Israel and Judah in battle as
punishment for their sins.
Failing to acknowledge God as our ultimate leader
is the first step toward ruin.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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