October 28, 2025 • 3 mins
Story by Gail Nobles
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Asa, a notable king of Judah, came to power during a turbulent time. He was the great-grandson of King David, ruling for 41 years and praised for doing "what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord" You’ll find that in (2 Chronicles 14:2). Asa became king in the 20th year of Jeroboam's reign, leading from Jerusalem, the capital of Judah. He removed his mother, Maachah, from being queen because she made an idol in a grove. Asa destroyed her idol and burned it by the Kidron brook according to (1 kings 15:13). His lineage included his father, Abijah, and grandfather, Rehoboam, establishing a strong connection to David's legacy, which is emphasized in 1 Kings 15:11.
Geographically, the Kingdom of Judah was located in the southern region of the Levant, covering parts of modern-day Israel. It featured the rugged Judean Mountains and stretched from the arid lands of the Judaean Desert in the east to the fertile Shephelah hills in the west. Major cities like Jerusalem and Hebron were crucial to the kingdom, which spanned from the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea to areas around Gezer in the north and Beersheba in the south.
A significant event during King Asa's reign involved a military threat from the Ethiopians. In 2 Chronicles 14:11, the Bible recounts how Asa prayed to God for help when Zerah, the Ethiopian general, launched an attack with an overwhelming force of 1,000,000 soldiers and 300 chariots. This exceeded the size of Asa's army, placing Judah in a precarious position.
Despite being outnumbered, Asa's faith in God proved powerful. According to the biblical account, God intervened and routed the Ethiopian army, causing them to flee in defeat. This victory not only secured Asa's reign but also reinforced the importance of faith and reliance on God in times of hardship.
King Asa's story serves as a reminder of the strength found in faith, even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds. His dedication to leading a righteous life and trusting in divine support left a lasting impact on the Kingdom of Judah.
I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Mapps.
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Cover Illus. by Gail Nobles
Asa, a notable king of Judah, came to power during a turbulent time. He was the great-grandson of King David, ruling for 41 years and praised for doing "what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord" You’ll find that in (2 Chronicles 14:2). Asa became king in the 20th year of Jeroboam's reign, leading from Jerusalem, the capital of Judah. He removed his mother, Maachah, from being queen because she made an idol in a grove. Asa destroyed her idol and burned it by the Kidron brook according to (1 kings 15:13). His lineage included his father, Abijah, and grandfather, Rehoboam, establishing a strong connection to David's legacy, which is emphasized in 1 Kings 15:11.
Geographically, the Kingdom of Judah was located in the southern region of the Levant, covering parts of modern-day Israel. It featured the rugged Judean Mountains and stretched from the arid lands of the Judaean Desert in the east to the fertile Shephelah hills in the west. Major cities like Jerusalem and Hebron were crucial to the kingdom, which spanned from the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea to areas around Gezer in the north and Beersheba in the south.
A significant event during King Asa's reign involved a military threat from the Ethiopians. In 2 Chronicles 14:11, the Bible recounts how Asa prayed to God for help when Zerah, the Ethiopian general, launched an attack with an overwhelming force of 1,000,000 soldiers and 300 chariots. This exceeded the size of Asa's army, placing Judah in a precarious position.
Despite being outnumbered, Asa's faith in God proved powerful. According to the biblical account, God intervened and routed the Ethiopian army, causing them to flee in defeat. This victory not only secured Asa's reign but also reinforced the importance of faith and reliance on God in times of hardship.
King Asa's story serves as a reminder of the strength found in faith, even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds. His dedication to leading a righteous life and trusting in divine support left a lasting impact on the Kingdom of Judah.
I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Mapps.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
You're listening to maps. Today's topic King Asa and the Thiopians. Aesa,
a notable king of Judah, came to power during a
turbulent time. He was the great grandson of King David,
ruling for forty one years and praised for doing what
(00:25):
was good and right in the eyes of the Lord.
You'll find that in Second Chronicles fourteen, verse two. Aesa
became king in the twentieth year of Jeroboam's reign, leading
from Jerusalem, the capital of Judah. He removed his mother
(00:47):
Mayaka from being queen because she made an idol in
a grove. Asa destroyed her idol and burned it by
the Chaidrn. According to One Kings fifteen, verse thirteen, his
(01:07):
lineage included his father Abaijah and grandfather rial Boem, establishing
a strong connection to David's legacy, which is emphasized in
First Kings fifteen, verse eleven. Geographically, the Kingdom of Judah
(01:32):
was located in the southern region of the Levant, covering
parts of modern de Israel. It featured Judean mountains and
stretched from the arid lands of the Judean Desert in
the east to fertile shuffle of Hills in the west.
(01:53):
Major cities like Jerusalem and Hebron were crucial to the kingdom,
which span from the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea
to areas around Gezer in the north and Besheba in
the south. A significant event during King ASA's reign involved
(02:16):
a military threat from the Ethiopians. In Second Chronicles fourteen,
verse eleven, the Bible recounts how Asa prayed to God
for help when Zira, the Ethiopian general, launched an attacked
(02:37):
with an overwhelming force of one million soldiers and three
hundred chariots. This succeeded the size of ASA's army, placing
Judah in a precarious position. Despite being outnumbered, Aesa's faith
(02:58):
and God proved powerful. According to the Biblical account, God
intervened and routed out the Ethiopian army, causing them to
flee in defeat. The victory not only secured Aesa's reign,
but also reinforced the importance of faith and reliance on
(03:22):
God in times of hardship. King Aesa's story serves as
a reminder of strength found in faith even when facing
seemingly insurmountable odds. His dedication to leading a righteous life
and trusting in divine support left a lasting impact on
(03:46):
the Kingdom of Judah. I'm Gael Nobles and you're listening
to maps.
You're listening to maps. Today's topic King Asa and the Thiopians. Aesa,
a notable king of Judah, came to power during a
turbulent time. He was the great grandson of King David,
ruling for forty one years and praised for doing what
(00:25):
was good and right in the eyes of the Lord.
You'll find that in Second Chronicles fourteen, verse two. Aesa
became king in the twentieth year of Jeroboam's reign, leading
from Jerusalem, the capital of Judah. He removed his mother
(00:47):
Mayaka from being queen because she made an idol in
a grove. Asa destroyed her idol and burned it by
the Chaidrn. According to One Kings fifteen, verse thirteen, his
(01:07):
lineage included his father Abaijah and grandfather rial Boem, establishing
a strong connection to David's legacy, which is emphasized in
First Kings fifteen, verse eleven. Geographically, the Kingdom of Judah
(01:32):
was located in the southern region of the Levant, covering
parts of modern de Israel. It featured Judean mountains and
stretched from the arid lands of the Judean Desert in
the east to fertile shuffle of Hills in the west.
(01:53):
Major cities like Jerusalem and Hebron were crucial to the kingdom,
which span from the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea
to areas around Gezer in the north and Besheba in
the south. A significant event during King ASA's reign involved
(02:16):
a military threat from the Ethiopians. In Second Chronicles fourteen,
verse eleven, the Bible recounts how Asa prayed to God
for help when Zira, the Ethiopian general, launched an attacked
(02:37):
with an overwhelming force of one million soldiers and three
hundred chariots. This succeeded the size of ASA's army, placing
Judah in a precarious position. Despite being outnumbered, Aesa's faith
(02:58):
and God proved powerful. According to the Biblical account, God
intervened and routed out the Ethiopian army, causing them to
flee in defeat. The victory not only secured Aesa's reign,
but also reinforced the importance of faith and reliance on
(03:22):
God in times of hardship. King Aesa's story serves as
a reminder of strength found in faith even when facing
seemingly insurmountable odds. His dedication to leading a righteous life
and trusting in divine support left a lasting impact on
(03:46):
the Kingdom of Judah. I'm Gael Nobles and you're listening
to maps.
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