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

Uzziah, son of Amaziah, becomes king at the age of 16 and rules for 52 years.

The reign of Jehoram of Judah is 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.

A look at the division of Israel and the rule of Rehoboam. Also covered in 1 Kings 12.

David was a powerful leader and led his military to great success. Perhaps pride in his army is what leads to him carrying out the illegal census.

1 Chronicles' treatment of David after his anointing through his crowning as king of Israel.

2 Kings 24 and 25 reveal the last days of the southern kingdom before it is taken captive by Babylon. Just as the last days of Earth will be for us, these days were filled with turmoil.

King Hezekiah was on of the Souther Kingdom of Israel's God-fearing kings. Although he is not perfect, he takes great strides to turn Israel back to the Lord .

The fall of the northern kingdom to Assyria, and the dependency of the southern kingdom on the same Assyria is covered in 2 Kings 16 and 17. The struggles of both kingdoms are direct results of their abandoning of the covenant they made with God.

The last chapter of Kings brings the southern kingdom of Judah back into focus. For the first time since the division of the kingdom, we see the two kingdoms come together.

1 Kings 20 tells us about the beginning of a war between Syria and the northern kingdom. As we saw in the previous chapter, God was setting up a revival of the nation through Elijah, Elisha, Hazael, and Jehu, but in order to accomplish this, Benhadad, the current king of Syria, had to be dealt with.

But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. 2 Samuel 20:10 KJV The rift between Israel and Judah begins.

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 death of a leader often brings about chaos, especially in a monarchy.

Abandoned by men of faith, Saul resorts to sorcery before dying in his final battle.

Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. 1 Samuel 23:2 KJV Despite Saul's pursuit of David, he still takes the time to rescue a city in distress.