An informative list of kings who reigned in Israel

During the reign of the last few kings, Judah falls into captivity.

After Amon is killed, Josiah takes the throne at the tender age of 8 (only one year older than Joash when he took the throne). Josiah is another important king in terms of restoring Judah's relationship with God.

Judah's best king was followed by it's worst: Manasseh.

Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, takes the throne at the age of 25 and reigns for 29 years. He was one of the best, possibly the best, kings of Judah. It is during Hezekiah's reign that the Israelites experience a major revival in their relationship with God.

Ahaz takes over the throne from Jotham at the age of 20 and reigns for 16 years.

Not much is said about Jotham, but he is also discussed in 2 Kings 15.

A look at the boy who became king of Judah at the age of 7! Plus discussion on the parallels between Athaliah's murders and end of days prophecies.

Ahaziah's brief reign plus the cruelty of his mother Athaliah are discussed.

The rule of Jehoshaphat over Judah is discussed. These chapters are paralleled in 1 Kings 22.

Asa was the son of Abijah who inherited the throne after his father's death. Asa leads the southern kingdom of Judah for 41 years, most of which are peaceful.

But as for us, the Lord is our God, and we have not forsaken him... 2 Chronicles 13:10 KJV The reign of Rehoboam's son Abijah over Judah is discussed. This is paralleled in 1 Kings 15.

Rehoboam, 1st king of Judah, is discussed.

These chapters follow the evil king Manasseh and the Godly king Josiah. The difference in their leadership is not only a testimony of what God expects from us, but also a testimony that our fate is not bound to those who raise us. We are free to choose (or reject) God regardless of our parentage.

2 Kings 8 discusses the succession of kings in both Judah and Syria.

Trigger warning: these chapters discuss sexual assault/rape. From a protective brother to a vain rebel, Absalom his one of the more interesting people in the Bible and the narrative springboards a wide range of topics.

These chapters mostly discuss the success of David. These successes include capturing of the ever-controversial city, Jerusalem, moving the ark, and upholding his promise to Jonathan. Also discussed is the rift that suddenly emerges between David and his first wife, Michal. Finally, we see a semi-messianic prophecy from the prophet Nathan.

The first 3 chapters of 1 Samuel introduce us to Samuel, the last judge of Israel.

Judges 3 covers the victories of Othniel and Ehud, two of the first judges of Israel

With Joshua gone, God calls on the tribe of Judah to step up and take their inheritance. Instead of following with the same levels of success as Joshua, the tribes of Israel fail to capture the land in the manner God commanded.