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1 Kings 15:10 Β· KJV

"And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom."

King James Version

What does 1 Kings 15:10 mean? β†’

Passage Context

8And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead.
9And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah.
10And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.
11And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, as did David his father.
12And he took away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made.

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Reflection Questions

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How do family influences shape your identity?

2

What does it mean for you to honor your heritage?

3

When have you felt proud of your family background?

Life Application

family

Reflect on your family history and how it has shaped who you are today. How can you honor that legacy?

relationships

Consider how you can build positive family relationships that reflect God's love.

People in This Verse

MaachahOT

Maachah was the wife of King Rehoboam and the mother of Abijah. Her lineage ties back to the family of David, indicating the importance of her role in the royal succession.

First appearance: 1 Kings 15:2

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

Jerusalem is the historical and spiritual center of Israel, significant for its temple and as the capital of the kingdom. It played a pivotal role in biblical history.

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