1 Kings 15:1-8

The succession of Abijam

to the throne of Judah appears to have had one limiting principle, viz; that the successor should be of the house and lineage of David (see 2 Chronicles 13:8 ). Within this limit it seems—

I. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE WILL OF THE REIGNING KING .

1 . The principle of primogeniture was not considered .

2 . Abijam represented Rehoboam by walking in his sins .

II. THE CHOICE OF REHOBOAM HAD THE DIVINE SANCTION ( 2 Chronicles 12:4 ).

1 . Primogeniture, therefore, cannot plead Divine right .

3 . God had respect to His servant David .

3 . Therefore for David's sake Abijam reigned .