1 Rois - Caput 15

1 Rois 15.1 igitur in octavodecimo anno regni Hieroboam filii Nabath regnavit Abiam super Iudam 1 Rois 15.2 tribus annis regnavit in Hierusalem nomen matris eius Maacha filia Absalom 1 Rois 15.3 ambulavitque in omnibus peccatis patris sui quae fecerat ante eum nec erat cor eius perfectum cum Domino Deo suo sicut cor David patris eius 1 Rois 15.4 sed propter David dedit ei Dominus Deus suus lucernam in Hierusalem ut suscitaret filium eius post eum et staret Hierusalem 1 Rois 15.5 eo quod fecisset David rectum in oculis Domini et non declinasset ab omnibus quae praeceperat ei cunctis diebus vitae suae excepto sermone Uriae Hetthei 1 Rois 15.6 attamen bellum fuit inter Roboam et inter Hieroboam omni tempore vitae eius 1 Rois 15.7 reliqua autem sermonum Abiam et omnia quae fecit nonne haec scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Iuda fuitque proelium inter Abiam et inter Hieroboam 1 Rois 15.8 et dormivit Abiam cum patribus suis et sepelierunt eum in civitate David regnavitque Asa filius eius pro eo 1 Rois 15.9 in anno ergo vicesimo Hieroboam regis Israhel regnavit Asa rex Iuda 1 Rois 15.10 et quadraginta uno anno regnavit in Hierusalem nomen matris eius Maacha filia Absalom 1 Rois 15.11 et fecit Asa rectum ante conspectum Domini sicut David pater eius 1 Rois 15.12 et abstulit effeminatos de terra purgavitque universas sordes idolorum quae fecerant patres eius 1 Rois 15.13 insuper et Maacham matrem suam amovit ne esset princeps in sacris Priapi et in luco eius quem consecraverat subvertitque specum eius et confregit simulacrum turpissimum et conbusit in torrente Cedron 1 Rois 15.14 excelsa autem non abstulit verumtamen cor Asa perfectum erat cum Deo cunctis diebus suis 1 Rois 15.15 et intulit ea quae sanctificaverat pater suus et voverat in domum Domini argentum et aurum et vasa 1 Rois 15.16 bellum autem erat inter Asa et Baasa regem Israhel cunctis diebus eorum 1 Rois 15.17 ascendit quoque Baasa rex Israhel in Iudam et aedificavit Rama ut non possit quispiam egredi vel ingredi de parte Asa regis Iudae 1 Rois 15.18 tollens itaque Asa omne argentum et aurum quod remanserat in thesauris domus Domini et in thesauris domus regiae dedit illud in manu servorum suorum et misit ad Benadad filium Tabremmon filii Ezion regem Syriae qui habitabat in Damasco dicens 1 Rois 15.19 foedus est inter me et te et inter patrem meum et patrem tuum ideo misi tibi munera argentum et aurum et peto ut venias et irritum facias foedus quod habes cum Baasa rege Israhel et recedat a me 1 Rois 15.20 adquiescens Benadad regi Asa misit principes exercitus sui in civitates Israhel et percusserunt Ahion et Dan et Abel domum Maacha et universam Cenneroth omnem scilicet terram Nepthalim 1 Rois 15.21 quod cum audisset Baasa intermisit aedificare Rama et reversus est in Thersa 1 Rois 15.22 rex autem Asa nuntium misit in omnem Iudam nemo sit excusatus et tulerunt lapides Rama et ligna eius quibus aedificaverat Baasa et extruxit de eis rex Asa Gaba Beniamin et Maspha 1 Rois 15.23 reliqua autem omnium sermonum Asa et universae fortitudines eius et cuncta quae fecit et civitates quas extruxit nonne haec scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Iuda verumtamen in tempore senectutis suae doluit pedes 1 Rois 15.24 et dormivit cum patribus suis et sepultus est cum eis in civitate David patris sui regnavitque Iosaphat filius eius pro eo 1 Rois 15.25 Nadab vero filius Hieroboam regnavit super Israhel anno secundo Asa regis Iuda regnavitque super Israhel duobus annis 1 Rois 15.26 et fecit quod malum est in conspectu Domini et ambulavit in viis patris sui et in peccatis eius quibus peccare fecit Israhel 1 Rois 15.27 insidiatus est autem ei Baasa filius Ahia de domo Isachar et percussit eum in Gebbethon quae est urbs Philisthinorum siquidem Nadab et omnis Israhel obsidebant Gebbethon 1 Rois 15.28 interfecit igitur illum Baasa in anno tertio Asa regis Iuda et regnavit pro eo 1 Rois 15.29 cumque regnasset percussit omnem domum Hieroboam non dimisit ne unam quidem animam de semine eius donec deleret eum iuxta verbum Domini quod locutus fuerat in manu servi sui Ahiae Silonitis 1 Rois 15.30 propter peccata Hieroboam quae peccaverat et quibus peccare fecerat Israhel et propter delictum quo inritaverat Dominum Deum Israhel 1 Rois 15.31 reliqua autem sermonum Nadab et omnia quae operatus est nonne haec scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Israhel 1 Rois 15.32 fuitque bellum inter Asa et Baasa regem Israhel cunctis diebus eorum 1 Rois 15.33 anno tertio Asa regis Iuda regnavit Baasa filius Ahia super omnem Israhel in Thersa viginti quattuor annis 1 Rois 15.34 et fecit malum coram Domino ambulavitque in via Hieroboam et in peccatis eius quibus peccare fecit Israhel

1 Rois : Caput 15

Faithfulness to God and the Destiny of Nations

The book of 1 Kings, chapter 15 offers us valuable insight into the succession of kings in Judah and Israel. This chapter questions the impact of faithfulness to God on the destiny of nations. Through the reigns of Abijah and Asa in Judah, and Nadab and Baasha in Israel, we see a striking contrast between religious reforms and the persistence of idolatry, and the consequences that flow from them.

The Importance of Godly Leadership

1 Kings 15 underlines the importance of leadership that conforms to God's will. This chapter invites us to reflect on the principles of spiritual reform and family heritage, which we will explore through five illuminating biblical passages.

Asa's Reforms

The first passage we examine is found in 2 Chronicles 14:2: "Asa did what was pleasing to the LORD his God. He removed the altars of the foreign gods and the altars of idols that were on the mountains." This parallel verse provides us with additional details about Asa's reforms, as mentioned in 1 Kings 15.

Faithfulness and Reign

In Proverbs 20:28, it is written: "Love and faithfulness preserve the king; by love your throne is established." This proverb reflects Asa's reign, who is depicted as a king faithful to God.

An Attitude of Purity

Psalm 101:3-4 tells us: "I will not set an unrighteous thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who go astray; none of it will catch me." This statement reflects Asa's attitude, which eliminated Judah's idolatry, an act of purity and determination.

Spiritual Cleansing

The verse from 2 Timothy 2:21 reminds us: "If anyone cleanses himself from these, he will be a vessel unto honor, sanctified and useful to the Lord, prepared for every good work." This passage resonates with the actions of Asa, who worked to purify his land of idolatry.

A Call to Closeness to God

Finally, James 4:8 exhorts us: "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. You sinners, purify your hands, and you who are double-minded, purify your hearts." This call for spiritual purification is in perfect harmony with Asa's reforms, which show us the way to an authentic relationship with the Lord.

In conclusion, 1 Kings 15 and these biblical passages teach us that faithfulness to God and efforts at spiritual reform are essential not only for the well-being of a kingdom, but also for the spiritual legacy of future generations. May we, like Asa, embark on the path of faithfulness and purity before our Creator.