Abijah

Genealogy of Jesus Christ

"After her he took Maachah the granddaughter of Absalom; and she bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith." (2 Chronicles 11:20)

"So Rehoboam rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David. His mother’s name was Naamah, an Ammonitess. Then Abijam his son reigned in his place." (1 Kings 14:31)

Prophecy of Jesus Christ

"The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes; And to Him shall be the obedience of the people." (Isaiah 49:10)

Reign in Southern Kingdom

Abijah was king of Judah 913 - 911 BC.

Death: Natural causes

Evaluation: Did evil

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:31-15:8; 2 Chronicles 12:16-14:1

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