Kings who died in battle

In ancient times, when war broke out, kings normally join their armies to match out and fight against their enemies. Sometimes, they returned home with victory; sometimes, they returned home …

Kings who were murdered

The murder of King Eglon 12 And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab …

Examples of Coup d’état in the Bible

Coup or coup d’état is a forceful seizure of power. The thirst and struggle for power is an ancient phenomenon. And the Bible which constitutes a substantial amount of history …

Kingslayers in the Bible

A kingslayer is one who kills a king. Many kings in the Bible did not die a natural death for they were killed by others. Here are some examples of …

Kings who practiced idol worship

Idol worship was a forbidden act among the people of God, the Israelites. God – the God who delivered them from bondage and brought them out of the land of …

Who were the kings of Judah in order?

All the Kings of the southern kingdom of Judah in succession. # KING FATHER MOTHER REFERENCE 1 King Rehoboam King Solomon Naamah 2Ch 102Ch 112Ch 121Ki 14:21-31 2 King Abijah …

Who is Queen Athaliah in the Bible?

Quick Facts Father: King Ahab, 2Ki 8:18Predecessor: Ahaziah of Judah, 2Ki 11:1-3Husband: Jehoram of Judah, 2Ki 8:18Succession: Joash of Judah, 2Ki 11:4-16Length of reign: 7 years, 2Ki 11:4Successor: 7th queenKingdom: …

Who is King Joram of Israel?

Quick Facts Father: King Ahab, 2 Kings 3:1Mother: Queen Jezebel, 2 Kings 9:22Predecessor: Ahaziah of Israel, 2 Ki 22:17Kingdom: North Israel, 2 Kings 3:1Succession: 9th kingLength of reign: 12 years, 2 …

Who is King Jehoash in the Bible?

Quick Facts Father: Jehoahaz of Israel, 2 Kings 13:10Predecessor: Jehoahaz of Israel, 2 Kings 13:10Kingdom: Kingdom of Israel, 2 Kings 13:10Succession: 12th kingLength of reign: 16 years, 2 Kings 13:10Successor: …

Who is King Jeroboam II in the Bible?

Quick Facts Father: Joash of Israel, 2 Kings 14:23Predecessor: Joash of Israel, 2 Kings 13:13Kingdom: Kingdom of IsraelSuccession: 13th kingLength of reign: 41 years, 2 Kings 14:23-29Morality: evil king, 2Ki …

Who is King Zachariah in the Bible?

Quick Facts Father: King Jeroboam II, 2 Kings 15:8Predecessor: King Jeroboam II, 2 Kings 15:8Kingdom: Kingdom of Israel, 2 Kings 15:8Reign:  752 BCSuccession: 14th kingLength of reign: 6 months, 2 …

Who is King Pekah in the Bible?

Quick Facts Father: Remaliah, 2 Kings 15:23 Length of reign: 20 years, 2 Kings 15:27Succession: 18th KingKingdom: Kingdom of Israel, 2 Kings 15:27Predecessor: King Pekahiah, 2 Kings 15:25Morality: evil king, …

Who is King Pekahiah in the Bible?

Quick Facts Father: King Menahem, 2 Kings 15:23 Length of reign: 2 years, 2 Kings 15:23Reign: 742 BC – 740 BC Succession: 17th King Predecessor: King Menahem, 2 Kings 15:22 …

Who is King Menahem in the Bible?

Quick Facts Father: Gadi, 2 Kings 15:14Predecessor: King Shallum, 2 Kings 15:14Kingdom: Kingdom of Israel, 2 Kings 15:17Succession:  16th KingLength of reign: 10 years, 2 Kings 15:17Morality: evil king, 2 …

Who is King Shallum in the Bible?

Quick Facts Father: Jabesh, 2 Kings 15:10 Length of reign: 1 month, 2 Kings 15:13Reign: 752 BC Succession: 15th King Predecessor: King Zachariah, 2 Kings 15:10 Successor: King Menahem, 2 …

Who is King Omri in the Bible?

Quick Facts Length of reign: 12 years, 1 Kings 16:23 Reign: 884 BC – 873 BCSuccession: 6th kingPredecessor: King Zimri Successor: King Ahab, 1 Kings 16:28 Kingdom: Kingdom of Israel …

Who is King Zimri in the Bible?

Quick Facts Length of his reign: 7 days, 1 Kings 16:15Succession: 5th kingPredecessor: King Elah, 1 Kings 16:9-10Successor: King Omri, 1 Kings 16:17-22Reign: 885 BCKingdom: Kingdom of IsraelMorality: evil, 1 …

Who is King Elah in the Bible?

Quick Facts Father: King Baasha, 1 Kings 16:8Predecessor: King Baasha, 1 Kings 16:8Reign: 886 BC to 885 BC Succession: 4th kingLength of reign: 2 years, 1 Kings 16:8Successor: King Zimri, …