1 Kings, 15

17. Baasha, king of Israel, attacked Judah and fortified Ramah to cut off all communication with Asa, king of Judah.

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Chapter 15 of 1 Kings narrates the history of the kings of Judah and Israel during a period of conflict and disobedience to God. The chapter begins with the death of King Abias of Judah and the rise to the throne of his Son Asa, who is described as a faithful king to God. However, the chapter also describes the succession of wicked kings in Israel, including Baasa, who kills the King Nadab and assumes the throne. Below are five verses from other Bible books that relate to the topics addressed in 1 Kings 15.

Proverbs 14:34: "Justice exalts a nation, but sin is a shame for any people." This verse highlights the importance of just and faithful leadership to God for the prosperity of a nation. Asa, the king of Judah, is presented in 1 Kings 15 as a leader who seeks God and does what is right.

2 Chronicles 15:2: "The Lord is with you when you are with Him. If you seek you, he will let them find Him, but if they abandon Him, He will abandon them." This verse highlights the relationship between the search for God and the presence of God in people's lives. Asa is presented in 1 Kings 15 as a king seeking God and is rewarded with victory in battle.

Proverbs 16:18: "Pride comes before destruction, and the arrogant spirit before the fall." This verse warns against pride and arrogance, which can lead to fall and destruction. Several of the wicked kings described in 1 kings 15 are characterized by their arrogance and disobedience to God.

Jeremiah 17:9: "Misleading is the heart above all things and desperately corrupt; who will know him?" This verse highlights the sinful nature of humanity and the need to trust God for guidance and salvation. Several of the kings described in 1 kings 15 are characterized by their corruption and disobedience to God.

2 Chronicles 16:9: "For the eyes of the Lord roam all the earth to strengthen those whose heart is totally His." This verse highlights God's faithfulness to strengthen those who trust in Him and follow their ways. Asa is presented in 1 Kings 15 as a faithful leader who seeks God and is rewarded with victory in battle.