1. The Kings of Israel & Judah Lesson 6: United Kingdom – Solomon

2. Introduction Anointed king in approx. 971 BC Anointed king in approx. 971 BC Reigned for 40 years (approx. 971-931) Reigned for 40 years (approx. 971-931) When chosen to be king? (2 Sam. 7:12ff) When chosen to be king? (2 Sam. 7:12ff) 2 Sam. 12:24-25 2 Sam. 12:24-25

3. Solomon’s Anointing Intrigue? (1 Kings 1) Intrigue? (1 Kings 1) David’s reaction? (1 Kings 1:47-48) David’s reaction? (1 Kings 1:47-48) Adonijah’s reaction? (1 Kings 1:50-51) Adonijah’s reaction? (1 Kings 1:50-51) 2 Sam. 12:24-25 2 Sam. 12:24-25

4. Solomon Fulfills David’s Requests Joab (1 Kings 2:28-35) Joab (1 Kings 2:28-35) –To where did Joab flee? –To whom was the task given? –Reasoning for Abner’s death? –Benaiah’s reward?

5. Solomon Fulfills David’s Requests Shimei (1 Kings 2:36-46) Shimei (1 Kings 2:36-46) –Provision to preserve Shimei’s life? –Why did Shimei leave? –Charges against Shimei? Establishment of Solomon’s KingdomEstablishment of Solomon’s Kingdom –Significance of v. 46?

6. Solomon’s Early Years First Act? (1 Kings 3:1) First Act? (1 Kings 3:1) –Sinful? –Benefit? How is Solomon Described? (1 Kings 3:3)How is Solomon Described? (1 Kings 3:3)

7. Solomon’s Humility What led to show of humility? (1 Kings 3:5) What led to show of humility? (1 Kings 3:5) How did Solomon begin? (v. 6)How did Solomon begin? (v. 6) What admissions did he make? (1 Kings vv. 7-8)What admissions did he make? (1 Kings vv. 7-8) What was his request? (v. 9)What was his request? (v. 9) What was God’s response (vv. 10-15)What was God’s response (vv. 10-15)

8. Solomon’s Wisdom First example? (1 Kings 3:16-28) First example? (1 Kings 3:16-28) How great? (1 Kings 4:29-34)How great? (1 Kings 4:29-34)

9. Solomon’s Wealth & Power Extent of Kingdom? (1 Kings 4:21, 24; 2 Chron. 9:26) Extent of Kingdom? (1 Kings 4:21, 24; 2 Chron. 9:26) Condition of people? (1 Kings 4:20, 25)Condition of people? (1 Kings 4:20, 25) Daily provision? (1 Kings 2:22-23)Daily provision? (1 Kings 2:22-23) Contrary to God’s law?Contrary to God’s law? –Multiplied horses (4:26; 10:26, 28-29) –Multiplied wives (11:1-8) –Multiplied gold & silver (10:27)