Nadab: Son and Successor of Jeroboam
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Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, was the second king of the northern kingdom of Israel. His reign is recorded in the First Book of Kings, where he is depicted as continuing the sinful practices initiated by his father, Jeroboam I. Nadab's rule is characterized by idolatry and disobedience to the commandments of the LORD, which ultimately led to his downfall.

Background and Ascension to the Throne

Nadab was the son of Jeroboam I, the first king of the divided northern kingdom of Israel. Jeroboam had been a servant of Solomon and was appointed by God to rule over the ten tribes of Israel after the kingdom was divided due to Solomon's idolatry (1 Kings 11:31-35). Jeroboam established a separate religious system in the northern kingdom, setting up golden calves in Bethel and Dan to prevent the Israelites from returning to Jerusalem to worship (1 Kings 12:28-30).

Upon Jeroboam's death, Nadab ascended to the throne in the second year of Asa, king of Judah (1 Kings 15:25). His reign, however, was short-lived, lasting only two years.

Reign and Religious Practices

Nadab continued in the ways of his father, perpetuating the idolatrous practices that had been established. The Berean Standard Bible states, "And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit" (1 Kings 15:26). This verse highlights Nadab's failure to lead the nation back to the worship of the one true God, instead maintaining the sinful practices that had become entrenched in the northern kingdom.

Downfall and Assassination

Nadab's reign came to an abrupt end when he was assassinated by Baasha, a man from the tribe of Issachar. While Nadab was besieging the Philistine town of Gibbethon, Baasha conspired against him and killed him (1 Kings 15:27-28). This act of treachery fulfilled the prophecy given by the prophet Ahijah, who had foretold the destruction of Jeroboam's house due to his idolatry and disobedience (1 Kings 14:10-11).

Following Nadab's assassination, Baasha not only took the throne but also exterminated the entire house of Jeroboam, leaving no survivors. This was in accordance with the divine judgment pronounced against Jeroboam's lineage (1 Kings 15:29).

Legacy

Nadab's brief and tumultuous reign is a testament to the consequences of turning away from the LORD and leading a nation into idolatry. His failure to repent and return to the covenantal faithfulness required by God resulted in the swift end of his dynasty. Nadab's account serves as a somber reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the dangers of following in the sinful footsteps of one's predecessors.
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1 Kings 14:20
And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.
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... Taharka and his successor Urdamanu (Rud-Amon), or Tan-damanu ... in the fifth year of
Meneptah, son of Ramses ... Jeroboam (22 years) 932 Nadab 910 Baasha 908 Elah 884 ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... Pharaohs"The Libyan mercenaries and their predominance in the state: the origin
of the XXIInd (Bubastite) dynasty"Sheshonq I. as king and his son Auputi as ...
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Introduction to Oration ii.
... His father, not content with his son's presence at home as a support for his declining
years, and feeling assured of his fitness for the sacred office, had ...
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Resources
Who was King Nadab in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Who were Nadab and Abihu? | GotQuestions.org

What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1? | GotQuestions.org

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