Some of the Most Evil (wicked) Kings in Biblical History 11-12-25

Although the government shut down seems as though it is coming to an end, we still need to be aware of what time in history it is, so that we Christians will not panic, but trust in God our Savior, because “there is no new thing under the sun, that which has been is, what will be, that which is done is what will be done”

There are several evil kings mentioned in the Bible, such as — King Rehoboam (the son of King Solomon and king of Judah for seventeen years). Then King Rehoboam consulted the elders who stood before his father Solomon while he still lived, and he said, “How do you advise me to answer these people?” And they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to these people today, and serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”

But he rejected the advice which the elders had given him and consulted the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him. 9 And he said to them, “What advice do you give? How should we answer this people who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Lighten the yoke which your father put on us’?”

Then the young men who had grown up with him spoke to him, saying, “Thus you should speak to this people who have spoken to you, saying, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you make it lighter on us’—thus you shall say to them: ‘My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s waist!  And now, whereas my father put a heavy yoke on you, I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scourges!’ ”

So, Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had directed, saying, “Come back to me the third day.”  Then the king answered the people roughly and rejected the advice which the elders had given him;  and he spoke to them according to the advice of the young men, saying, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scourges!” 

So, the king did not listen to the people; for the turn of events was from the Lord, that He might fulfill His word, which the Lord had spoken by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat (1 Kings 12:6-15).

• The split – a divided kingdom

AI  Summary

The Israelites reject Rehoboam's rule after he refuses to ease their heavy yoke. They proclaim, "What share have we in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse!" indicating their discontent and desire for independence from the Davidic line. The ten tribes of Israel choose Jeroboam as their king, effectively splitting from the kingdom of Judah. This passage marks a significant moment in Israel's history, leading to the division of the united monarchy into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. Rehoboam's failure to heed the advice of older, wiser counselors contributes to the division.

Significance:

The events illustrate themes of leadership, rebellion, and the consequences of ignoring wise counsel. This division has lasting implications for the history of Israel and Judah.

Does this sound familiar to you? “And there is no new thing under the sun, that which has been is, what will be, that which is done is what will be done” (Ecclesiastes 1:9).  What happens when the wicked rules? When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan (Proverbs 29:2). Remember this, I don’t speak against those in authority (Romans 13:1-4), but I am writing what the Word of God says.

PRAY, saints of the MOST High GOD! PRAY!

Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,  who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:1-5).

His handmaiden, Betty A. Burnett ~

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