2 Chronicles 12-15

Of Rehoboam's many sons he chose Abijah to succeed him as king. From the outside Abijah seemed to resemble his father in many ways. He had 14 wives and numerous sons and daughters. The writer of 1 Kings also groups with Rehobam in rebellion. But when he met Jeroboam's army in battle Abijah relied on God was saw a great victory. We may question his faithfulness because he only ruled Judah for three years. Why would God allow such a good king such a short reign? The cause of his death is not mentioned, but his legacy of faith, no matter how brief, had a positive impact on his son Asa when he began to rule.
Stuart