1. A Divided Heart A Divided Nation Lesson 1 dale@dalemoore.tv Lesson 1 dale@dalemoore.tv

2. Divided Heart/Divided Nation 1 Kings 1... David old and cold Abishag chosen to nurse, serve, cherish 1 Kings 1... David old and cold Abishag chosen to nurse, serve, cherish

3. Divided Heart/Divided Nation Adonijah usurps kingship Conferred with... Joab, David’s army commander Abiathar, priest They all knew that God had chosen Solomon Motivated by jealousy, self ambition, etc. Adonijah usurps kingship Conferred with... Joab, David’s army commander Abiathar, priest They all knew that God had chosen Solomon Motivated by jealousy, self ambition, etc.

4. Divided Heart/Divided Nation Not invited to Adonijah’s gathering Zadok the priest Nathan the prophet Benaiah and David’s mighty men Solomon Shimei Not invited to Adonijah’s gathering Zadok the priest Nathan the prophet Benaiah and David’s mighty men Solomon Shimei

5. Divided Heart/Divided Nation Nathan and Bathsheba informed David of situation David gave orders Solomon anointed as King People rejoiced Nathan and Bathsheba informed David of situation David gave orders Solomon anointed as King People rejoiced

6. Divided Heart/Divided Nation Adonijah afraid Ran to the altar for protection Solomon told Adonijah that he would be fine if no evil were found in him Adonijah went home Adonijah afraid Ran to the altar for protection Solomon told Adonijah that he would be fine if no evil were found in him Adonijah went home

7. Divided Heart/Divided Nation 1 Kings 2... Solomon’s kingdom being established David charges Solomon “Be strong, show yourself a man” This charge focuses upon individuals 1 Kings 2... Solomon’s kingdom being established David charges Solomon “Be strong, show yourself a man” This charge focuses upon individuals

8. Divided Heart/Divided Nation David was releasing Solomon from his (David’s) promises David was not telling Solomon to kill these folk David was speaking truth and wisdom prophetically Deal in your wisdom Do not allow their hoary head...Sheol... David was releasing Solomon from his (David’s) promises David was not telling Solomon to kill these folk David was speaking truth and wisdom prophetically Deal in your wisdom Do not allow their hoary head...Sheol...

9. Divided Heart/Divided Nation Adonijah Asked Bathsheba to approach Solomon about giving Abishag to Adonijah as wife Ploy to ascend to King Solomon saw through it Adonijah brought judgment upon himself Adonijah Asked Bathsheba to approach Solomon about giving Abishag to Adonijah as wife Ploy to ascend to King Solomon saw through it Adonijah brought judgment upon himself

10. Divided Heart/Divided Nation Abiathar Descendant of Eli Prophecy fulfilled Solomon dismissed him, justice and mercy Allowed to return home because of his service to David...carried the ark Abiathar Descendant of Eli Prophecy fulfilled Solomon dismissed him, justice and mercy Allowed to return home because of his service to David...carried the ark

11. Divided Heart/Divided Nation Joab Fled to altar Refused to go before Solomon Solomon had him killed because of the blood he had spilled...Abner, Amasa, Abasalom Joab Fled to altar Refused to go before Solomon Solomon had him killed because of the blood he had spilled...Abner, Amasa, Abasalom

12. Divided Heart/Divided Nation Shimei Cursed David Repented before David “Town arrest” Revealed evil heart executed Shimei Cursed David Repented before David “Town arrest” Revealed evil heart executed

13. Divided Heart/Divided Nation Barzillai Show kindness to his sons Barzillai Show kindness to his sons

14. Divided Heart/Divided Nation Solomon exhibited... wisdom mercy justice humility Solomon’s Kingdom established Solomon exhibited... wisdom mercy justice humility Solomon’s Kingdom established

15. A Divided Heart A Divided Nation Lesson 1 dale@dalemoore.tv Lesson 1 dale@dalemoore.tv