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1. A Look at the Book:

1. Provides a continuous history of the kingdom in harmony with 1 and 2 Samuel. Was originally one book with 2 Kings. Probably written by Ezra or Jeremiah.
2. Begins w/ the end of David’s / start of Solomon’s reign @1015 BC (1:1; 2:1, 10), & ends w/ the death of Jehoshaphat / start of Jehoram’s reign in Judah @ 896 BC (22:50) = 119 yrs.

2. Major Divisions and Events

1. Confusion over the Crown and David’s Death: 1:1 - 2:10

1. Adonijah assumes the throne with Joab’s help - 1:5-9
2. Bathsheba & Nathan entreat David for Solomon - 1:11-28
3. Solomon anointed King - 1:39
4. David curses Joab, Shimei, dies - 2:1-10

2. Solomon’s reign: 2:12 - 11:43

1. Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei are executed: 2:13-46
2. Solomon asks for wisdom: chapter 3
3. Provisions and Proverbs: chapter 4
4. Construction of the Houses: 5:1 - 9:9
5. Riches and Wisdom enumerated: 9:10 - 10:29
6. Solomon’s Sin and Death: chapter 11

 

 

 

3. A Kingdom Divided: chapters 12 - 22

1. Rehoboam’s foolish rule & Jeroboam’s revolt- chapter 12
2. Jeroboam’s apostasy: 1 Kings 12:26-33

1. Changed the object of worship- v. 28
2. Changed the place of worship- v. 29
3. Changed the priesthood- v. 31
4. Changed the day- vv. 32-33

3. The disobedient prophet who believed a lie - chapter 13
4. God’s promises know no limit - 16:34 (cf. Josh 6:26)
5. Elijah fed by the ravens & the widow’s Zarephath - ch 17
6. Elijah and the 450 prophets of Baal - chapter 18
7. Naboth’s vineyard - chapter 21
8. Micaiah, the 401^st prophet - chapter 22

Zimri - 7 days

Omri - 12 years

Ahab - 22 years

Ahaziah - 2 years

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