1 Kings 15:4-6

Good News Translation

^4 (A)But for David's sake the Lord his God gave Abijah a son to rule after him in Jerusalem and to keep Jerusalem secure. ^5 (B)The Lord did this because David had done what pleased him and had never disobeyed any of his commands, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite. ^6 (C)The war which had begun between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continued throughout Abijah's lifetime.