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God had promised that David’s dynasty would continue, but
once Jehoshaphat died, the marriage of his son Jehoram to Ahab’s daughter
threatened that. My commentary said, “The
wall of separation was gradually crumbing between David’s dynasty in Judah and
the descendants of Ahab in Israel. The
future of God’s great plan of salvation depended on the continuation of the
Davidic dynasty, so Jehoram was playing right
into the enemy’s hands. By
compromising with the evil rulers of Israel, Jehoram displeased the Lord and weakened the nation… Jehoram
followed the example of Jezebel and murdered all his brothers and anybody who
might threaten his authority … The Philistines and Arabs invaded Judah, robbed
the palace of its treasures, and took Jehoram’s wives and sons, except for
young Ahaziah, also known as Jehoahaz.”
Jehoram died soon after when his intestines came out of his body!
Ahaziah wasn’t any better.
He colluded with his uncle Joram, who’d become king of Israel. But God had called up Jehu, and a prophet had
secretly anointed him as king. He killed
both Joram and Ahaziah then called on loyalists to help. The tossed Ahaziah’s mother out of a high
window and Jehu ran over her with his chariot until he was certain she was
dead.
Some may not like the violence of these chapters, but God
certainly did not like the sin that was destroying the two nations. Each of those who died were sinning against a
flood of light. They’d chosen sides
against the Lord, and that is never a winning proposition.
Father, I know that I cannot fight You and win. You are the sovereign ruler of the
universe. At times when I am tempted to
disobey, remind me of the foolishness of such action and bring me humbly back
to You.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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