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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: 1 Kings 22:41-2 Kings 1:18: Fire for the Proud, Mercy for the Humble
Description: Jehoshaphat was a faithful king in the land of Judah. In contrast to the kings of Israel with whom he allied, Jehoshaphat rightly repented when confronted by the word of the LORD’s prophets. Meanwhile in the land of Israel, Ahaziah the son of Ahab only continued in the sins of Jeroboam, Ahab, and Jezebel. When Ahaziah fell and became sick, he chose to consult the idol of Ekron instead of the only true God. The LORD gave Elijah the word of judgment to speak to Ahaziah, who attempted to send his soldiers to bring Elijah by force. Only th...