A long succession of apostate and violent kings ends with the worst of them all: Ahab. Each line sought to outdo themselves in bringing in more bloodshed and idolatry. Most were assassinated, and the assassin became king afterward. The LORD was there, watching. He was holding each responsible for following the failures of those they replaced. The LORD is looking for spiritual integrity and peace. If he does not find it in our hearts, he will not grant it to our land.
LORD, find peace in us, and grant it to us.
1 Kings 15:25-16:34