If a land is rebellious, its princes will be many; but with an intelligent and wise ruler there is stability.
Nadab, son of Jeroboam, became king of Israel in the second year of Asa, king of Judah. For two years he reigned over Israel.
Baasha killed him in the third year of Asa, king of Judah, and succeeded him as king.
Through the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, but through the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.
But in the city lived a man who, though poor, was wise, and he delivered it through his wisdom. Yet no one remembered this poor man.
Your people shall rebuild the ancient ruins; the foundations from ages past you shall raise up; “Repairer of the breach,” they shall call you, “Restorer of ruined dwellings.”
the king said, “Babylon the great! Was it not I, with my great strength, who built it as a royal residence for my splendor and majesty?”
I give you a king in my anger, and I take him away in my wrath.