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Abia

king of Judah

Second king of Judah after Rehoboam, who defeated Jeroboam in battle despite a reign marked by idolatry, and is listed in the genealogy of Jesus.

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(also Abijam or Abijah) was the second king of the Davidic line in , son of and grandson of . He reigned approximately three years and is described in 1 Kings 15 as walking in all the sins of his father. Nevertheless, 2 Chronicles 13 presents him as a military leader who rallied Judah against of Israel at Mount Zemaraim, delivering a speech affirming Judah's covenant loyalty before winning a decisive battle. He is listed in 's genealogy of as Abia, father of Asa.

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