Asa, third king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah, 1 Kin

15.8-10. 1 Chr. 3.10. 2 Chr. 14.1. Mat. 1.7. Removes idols and deposes Queen Maachah, 1 Kin. 15.11-14. 2 Chr. 14.2-5. 2 Chr. 15.8,16. Azariah's prophecy causes him to repair the Temple, and with the people make a covenant with God, 2 Chr. 15. Early part of his reign peaceful; his forts and garrisons, 2 Chr. 14.6-8. 2 Chr. 15.19. Invasion of the Ethiopians; his prayer and victory, 2 Chr. 14.9-15. 2 Chr. 16.8. Invasion of Baasha, Asa subsidizes Benhadad who defeats Baasha, 1 Kin. 15.16-22. 2 Chr. 16.1-6. Jer. 41.9.