What does 1 Kings 15:1 mean?

1 Kings 15:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Kings 15:1 today?

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1 Kings 15:1 Meaning

Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah.

Context Explained

1Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah.

2Three years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.

3And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father.

Key Themes

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Source: 1 Kings 15:1