what does the bible say?
King Abijah, son of King Rehoboam, was considered wicked in God's eyes, as he continued the sins of his father. His short three-year reign in Judah was marked by continuous war with King Jeroboam of Israel, aiming to reclaim the northern ten tribes. Despite his overall wickedness, Abijah achieved a significant victory over Jeroboam by invoking God's covenant, leading to Jeroboam's weakened power. However, Abijah's legacy remained tainted by his lack of wholehearted devotion to God, unlike his descendant King Asa, who brought reforms and righteousness to Judah. This teaches us that moments of God's gracious success cannot substitute for a consistently devoted life to God.