KING JEHOAHAZ, KING OF ISRAEL.
Jehoahaz succeeded Jehu his father as king of Israel. He
reigned for 17 years. He did evil in the sight of the Lord and the Lord
delivered them into the hands of the Syrians who oppressed them. Jehoahaz
therefore cried to the Lord for help and the Lord delivered them. However, the
people still continued in idolatry as in the days of Jeroboam.
LESSONS
a) Righteousness
exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any nation. Disobedience brought
oppression by the enemies of Israel but when the leader repented and cried to
the Lord, the Lord heard him. Leaders repent and seek God’s face for mercy, he
will always answer. If we confess our sins, the Lord is faithful and just to
forgive.
JEHOASH, KING OF ISRAEL.
Jehoash, son of Jehoahaz reigned over Israel for 16
years. He also did evil in the sight of the Lord and he fought against Amaziah,
king of Judah. He visited Elisha before his death and would have gained a total
victory over the Syrians had he followed Elisha’s instruction with vigor.
LESSONS
a) Jehoash did gave up easily after 3 attempts at stricking
the ground with arrows provided by Elisha and hence forfeited the opportunity
of total victory over he Syrians. Leaders should not give up easily, they
should got o the extra mile and put in the best as they pursue success for
their organization.
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