The Voice

Reading 2 Chronicles 12 for Thursday, August 21st. Rehoboam ignored God and was attacked by Shishak, the king of Egypt. He repented and was spared from total destruction. Rehoboam did some good, but certainly was not a great king.

Reading 2 Chronicles 11 for Wednesday, August 20th. Rehoboam wanted to regain control of his kingdom, but God had a different plan, asking them to go back home. Jeroboam started idol worship and appointed new priests after the Levites left. Rehoboam had a fast growing family and walked in David’s ways.

Reading 2 Chronicles 10 for Tuesday, August 19th. Rehoboam is the new king. The Israelites ask for a break from their labor expectations, but are given a harsh reply, so they become disillusioned. Taking advice from childhood buddies and ignoring advice from the elders does not prove to be profitable.

Reading 2 Chronicles 9 for Monday, August 18th. Solomon impressed the Queen of Sheba with his wisdom and accomplishments. Many rulers gave generous gifts to Solomon, and Solomon was a generous giver as well. After forty years of reigning, he died.

Reading 2 Chronicles 8 for Saturday, August 16th. Solomon took over some cities, finished the temple, appointed Israelite men to lead, and foreigners to be led. He made a separate place for Pharaoh’s (unholy) daughter to stay. People did what they were told in detail.

Reading 2 Chronicles 7 for Friday, August 15th. God filled the temple with his glory. Lots of sacrifices were made, and God tells Solomon what will happen to the temple if Israel worships other gods.

Reading 2 Chronicles 6 for Thursday, August 14th. Solomon publicly prays for the temple and for Israel.

Reading 2 Chronicles 5 for Wednesday, August 13th. God moves into His new place. Everybody celebrates and worships with sacrifice and music.

Reading 2 Chronicles 4 for Tuesday, August 12th. Huram made furnishings of bronze and gold for the Temple.

Reading 2 Chronicles 3 for Monday, August 11th. Solomon begins work on building God’s temple and gives a few measurements (in cubits) as to how big things are that he’s building.