INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 15 In this chapter we have a short history of the reign of Abijam, Kg1 15:1 and of Asa, Kg1 14:9, both kings of Judah; and of the reigns of Nadab the son of Jeroboam, and of Baasha, who destroyed his family, both kings of Israel, Kg1 15:25.