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A Visitor’s Guide to the Old Testament

The Book of 1 Kings (and parts of 1 and 2 Chronicles)

I.

Remember…

A. Like Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings belong to one scroll

it’s ONE story!

1. The division between 1 & 2 Kings appears somewhat arbitrary

2. 1 Kings ends

shortly

after the reign of Ahab (north) and Jehoshaphat (south), but

Splits the reign of Ahaziah (north).

3. The division also splits the ministry of Elijah somewhat awkwardly.

B. The accounts serve to highlight the destiny of Israel and her kings in relationship to

their proximity to the Law and the promises of God to David and his descendants.

II. Who, What and When

A. Who?

1. Author

?

2. Content

B. What? (Sources)

C. When?

III. Of Kings, Covenant, and Prophets

A. Remember what the

history

books of the O.T. are

not

meant to be!

1. What it

seems like

2. What it

actually is

B. Sequel to the books of Samuel

1. Information about the kings of Israel and Judah as they relate to the covenant

2. Historical significance of God

s promises to David

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Outline of the Book of 1 & 2 Kings

Theme: King, Covenant and Prophecy

I.

The Solomonic Era (1:1

12:24)

A.

Solomon’s Succession to the Throne (1:1—

2:12)

B.

Solomon’s Throne Established (2:13–

46)

C.

So

lomon’s Wisdom (ch. 3)

D.

Solomon’s Reign Characterized (ch. 4)

E.

Solomon’s Building Projects (5:1—

9:9)

1.

Preparation for building the temple (ch. 5)

2.

Building the temple (ch. 6)

3.

Building the palace (7:1

12)

4.

The temple furnishings (7:13

51)

5.

Dedication of the temple (ch. 8)

6.

The Lord’s response and warning (9:1–

9)

F.

Solomon’s Reign Characterized (9:10—

10:29)

G.

Solomon’s Folly (11:1–

13)

H.

Solomon’s Throne Threatened (11:14–

43)

I.

Rehoboam’s

Succession to the Throne (12:1

24)

II.

Israel and Judah from Jeroboam I/Rehoboam to Ahab/Asa (12:25

16:34)

A.

Jeroboam I of Israel (12:25

14:20)

B.

Rehoboam of Judah (14:21

31)

C.

Abijah of Judah (15:1

8)

D.

Asa of Judah (15:9

24)

E.

Nadab of Israel (15:25

32)

F.

Baasha of Israel (15:33

16:7)

G.

Elah of Israel (16:8

14)

H.

Zimri of Israel (16:15

20)

I.

Omri of Israel (16:21

28)

J.

Ahab of Israel (16:29

34)

III.

The Ministries of Elijah and Others from Ahab/Asa to Ahaziah/Jehoshaphat (chs. 17

22)

A.

Elijah (and Other Prophets) in the Reign of Ahab (17:1

22:40)

1.

Elijah and the drought (ch. 17)

2.

Elijah on Mount Carmel (ch. 18)

3.

Elijah’s flight to Horeb (ch. 19)

4.

A prophet condemns Ahab for sparing Ben-Hadad (ch. 20)

5.

Elijah condemns Ahab for seizing Naboth’s

vineyard (ch. 21)

6.

Micaiah prophesies Ahab’s death; its fulfillment (22:1–

40)

A.

Jehoshaphat of Judah (22:41

50)

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IV.

The Ministries of Elijah/Elisha during the Reigns of Ahaziah and Joram (2Ki 1:1

8:15)

A.

Elijha in the Reign of Ahaziah (ch. 1)

B.

Elijah’s Translation; Elisha’s Inauguration (2:1–

18)

C.

Elisha in the Reign of Joram (2:19

8:15)

1.

Elisha’s initial miraculous signs (2:19–

25)

2.

Elisha during the campaign against Moab (ch. 3)

3.

Elisha’s ministr

y to needy ones in Israel (ch. 4)

4.

Elisha heals Naaman (ch. 5)

5.

Elisha’s deliverance of one of the prophets (6:1–

7)

6.

Elisha’s deliverance of Joram from Aramean raiders (6:8–

23)

7.

Aramean siege of Samaria lifted, as Elisha prophesied (6:24

7:20)

8.

The Shunammite’s land restored (8:1–

6)

9.

Elisha prophesies H

azael’s oppression of Israel (8:7–

15)

V.

Israel and Judah from Joram/Jehoram to the Exile of Israel (8:16

17:41)

A..

Jehoram of Judah (8:16

24)

B.

Ahaziah of Judah (8:25

29)

C.

Je

hu’s Revolt and Reign in Israel (chs. 9–

10)

1.

Elisha orders Jehu’s anointing (9:1–

13)

2.

Jehu’s

assassination of Joram and Ahaziah (9:14

29)

3.

Jehu’s execution of Jezebel (9:30–

37)

4.

Jehu’s slaughter of Ahab’s family (10:1–

17)

5.

Jehu’s eradic

ation of Baal worship (10:18

36)

D.

Athaliah and Joash of Judah; Repair of the Temple (chs. 11

12)

E.

Jehoahaz of Israel (13:1

9)

F.

Jehoash of Israel; Elisha’s Last Prophecy (13:10–

25)

G.

Amaziah of Judah (14:1

22)

H.

Jeroboam II of Israel (14:23

29)

I.

Azariah of Judah (15:1

7)

J.

Zechariah of Israel (15:8

12)

K.

Shallum of Israel (15:13

16)

L.

Menahem of Israel (15:17

22)

M.

Pekahiah of Israel (15:23

26)

N.

Pekah of Israel (15:27

31)

O.

Jotham of Judah (15:32

38)

P.

Ahaz of Judah (ch. 16)

Q.

Hoshea of Israel (17:1

6)

R.

Exile of Israel; Resettlement of the Land (17:7

41)

VI.

Judah from Hezekiah to the Babylonian Exile (chs. 18

25)

A.

Hezekiah (chs. 18

20)

1.

Hezekiah’s good reign (18:1–

8)

2.

The Assyrian threat and deliverance (18:9

19:37)

3.

Hezekiah’s illness and alliance with Babylon (ch. 20)

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C.

Amon (21:19

26)

D.

Josiah (22:1

23:30)

1.

Repair of the temple; discovery of the Book of the Law (ch. 22)

2.

Renewal of the covenant; end of Josiah’s reign (2

3:1

30)

E.

Jehoahaz Exiled to Egypt (23:31

35)

F.

Jehoiakim: First Babylonian Deportation (23:36

24:7)

G.

Jehoiachin: Second Babylonian Deportation (24:8

17)

H.

Zedekiah: Third Babylonian Deportation (24:18

25:21)

I.

Removal of the Remnant to Egypt (25:22

26)

J.

Elevation of Jehoiachin in Babylon (25:27

30)

(adapted from, https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/intro-to-1-kings/)

Chronology of Foreign Kings

This is a chronology of selected foreign kings connected with this history of Israel.

ASSYRIA

Tilgath-Pileser III

745-727 *

Shalmaneser V

727-722

Sargon II

721-705

Sennacherib

705-681

Esarhaddon

681-669

Ashurbanipal

669-627

BABYLONIA

Nebuchadnezzar II 605-562

Nabonidus

556-539

Belshazzar

423-404

Coregency w/Nabonidus 553(?)-539

PERSIA

Cyrus the Great

559-530

Cambyses

530-522

Darius I the Great

522-486

Xerxes (Ahasuerus) 486-465

Artaxerxes I

465-424

Darius II

423-404

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Questions for the Book of 1 Kings (1-12)

I.

The Solomonic Era (1:1

12:24)

1. How does verse 6 help us understand why Adonijah felt emboldened to seek the kingship? How did Adonijah follow in the ways of his brother Absalom? (1)

2. What was Nathan’s plan to undo Adonijah’s plot? (1) 3. How did Adonijah learn about Solomon’s coronation? (1) 4. How did Solomon treat Adonijah? (1)

5. What kind of king did David want Solomon to be? (2:1-12) 6. According to David, who is a “real man”? (2:1-12)

7. Briefly review the history of Joab, Shimei, and Barzillai. What had they done, and what did David want Solomon to do to them? (2:1-12)

8. Why might David not have punished Joab and Shimei himself? (2:1-12)

9. God promised David a Savior, a son who would rule forever. This was a promise of grace. Yet the right to have his human descendants sit on his throne was a promise contingent on something else. What was it? (2:1-12)

10. What words describe the death of David in verse 2? in verse 10? Explain these expressions. (2:1-12)

• Verse 2: • Verse 10:

11. What was Adonijah’s attitude toward Solomon’s right to sit as king? (2:13-46) 12. Why does Adonijah make his request through Bathsheba? (2:13-46)

13. The Lord has his way of seeing that justice is done. How did Adonijah’s request put into motion a series of events that solidified the kingdom ? (2:13-46)

14. How did Solomon deal with Shimei? (2:13-46)

12. In what way did Solomon show his love for the Lord? (3) 16. Why did Solomon ask for a “discerningheart”? (3) 17. What other gifts did God promise Solomon? (3) 18. How did Solomon reveal his wisdom? (3)

19. How did the Lord use Solomon’s wise decision to solidify the kingdom under Solomon? (3) 20. For what areas of life did Solomon appoint officials? Compare these to cabinet positions in

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21. Under Solomon, what was Israel like economically? militarily? spiritually? (4) 22. How did God fulfill the promise he had made to Solomon in 3:12? (4)

23. How does Scripture describe Solomon’s wisdom? (4)

24. Why was David not allowed to build the temple [See 1 Chronicles 22:7,8]? (5) 25. What business arrangement did Solomon make with Hiram? (5)

26. Think back over the last three chapters (3-5). What were Solomon’s priorities? (5) 27. Was the temple larger or smaller than your church building? (6)

28. Solomon’s temple was built quietly (verse 7). How is this also true of Christ’s church [See Matthew 13:31-33]? (6)

29. What impression do you get of the interior design of the temple? What message do you think the design was intended to convey? (6)

30. Solomon built his own house on Mount Zion, a hill near the temple. What does this tell you about his heart? (7)

31. What items were provided for washing at the temple? Why do you think there was so much equipment provided for washing? (7)

32. Why were Solomon and the people willing to spend lavishly on the temple? (7) 33. Describe the events leading up to Solomon’s prayer on the day of dedication. (8:1-21) 34. How did this moment mark the fulfillment of God’s promise? (8:1-21)

35. Solomon’s dedicatory prayer can be divided as follows. Describe each section of this prayer. (8:22-66) • Verses 22-30 • Verses 31,32 • Verses 33,34 • Verses 35,36 • Verses 37-40 • Verses 41-43 • Verses 44,45 • Verses 46-51 • Verses 51-53

36. When would God’s promise mentioned by Solomon in verse 25 ultimately be fulfilled? (8:22 -66)

37. What boundaries did Solomon place on the power and presence of the Lord God? How was this different from the boundaries the heathens gave their gods? (8:22-66)

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39. When in Solomon’s life do the events of this chapter take place? (9) 40. Evaluate Solomon’s leadership as king to this point. (9)

41. What warning did God give Solomon? (9)

42. Compare the promise God gave Solomon in 9:4,5 with the promise he gave David in 2 Samuel 7:11-16. How are they similar? How are they different? (9)

43. Make a list of Solomon’s other activities, which the sacred writer chose to include here. (9) 44. What was the queen’s general impression of Solomon’s court? What in particular impressed

her? (10)

45. What indications do we have that the queen went home as a believer in the Lord? (10) 46. Make a list of all the earthly blessings God gave to Solomon. (10)

47. What false gods and goddesses did Solomon begin to worship? (11)

48. Note how Solomon’s sin became progressively worse. See verses 4, 5, 7, and 33. List the steps in Solomon’s downward spiral. (11)

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49. What three adversaries did God raise up against Solomon? (11)

50. Ahijah’s words to Jeroboam contained much censure of Israel and the promise that Israel would be divided. Nevertheless, they also contained a promise of great comfort. Can you find that promise? (Note: It is near the end of Ahijah’s prophecy.) (11)

51. What problems did the people want to settle first? Were their complaints legitimate? (12) 52. Why did Rehoboam listen to the advice of the young men? (12)

53. What two attempts did Rehoboam make to end the revolution? How did each one end? (12) 54. Jeroboam made a number of strategic moves to solidify his position. List his moves and tell

why he made each one. (12)

Questions taken from “The Whole Bible Project” © 2006 Northwestern Publishing House. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

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Comparison of 1

2 Chronicles with 2 Samuel and 1

2

Kings

(with 1 Kings 1-12 connections highlighted)

© 2001 – 2020 Crossway

1 Chronicles

2 Samuel

Genealogies 1:1–9:44

Death of Saul and sons 10:1–14 1 S. 31:1– 2 S. 1:16

Lament for Saul 1:17–27

David king of Judah 2:1–7

War between house of Saul and David; Ish-bosheth made king 2:8–3:1

David’s sons in Hebron 3:2–5

Abner helps David 3:6–21

Joab kills Abner 3:22–39

Ish-bosheth killed 4:1–12

David king of Judah and Israel 11:1–3 5:1–5

Conquest of Jerusalem 11:4–9 5:6–10

David’s mighty men 11:10–47 23:8–39

David’s men at Ziklag 12:1–22

Celebration at Hebron 12:23–40

Attempted return of ark; death of Uzzah 13:1–14 6:1–11

David’s house built 14:1–2 5:11–12

David’s children in Jerusalem 14:3–7 5:13–16

David defeats Philistines 14:8–17 5:17–25

Spiritual preparation for the ark’s return 15:1–24

Ark brought to Jerusalem 15:25–16:6 6:12–19

David and Michal 6:20–23

David’s psalm of praise 16:7–43

David’s desire to build the temple 17:1–2 7:1–3

Davidic covenant 17:3–15 7:4–17

David’s prayer of praise 17:16–27 7:18–29

David’s victories 18:1–13 8:1–14

David’s officials 18:14–17 8:15–18

David helps Mephibosheth 9:1–13

Ammonites defeated 19:1–15 10:1–14

Syrians defeated 19:16–19 10:15–19

Ammonites defeated 20:1–3 11:1; 12:26–31

David and Bathsheba 11:2–12:25

Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom 13:1–14:33

Absalom’s rebellion 15:1–19:43

Sheba’s rebellion 20:1–26

Famine; death of Saul’s sons 21:1–14

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David’s last words 23:1–7

David’s census 21:1–27 24:1–25

David plans for the temple 21:28–22:5

David’s charge to Solomon and the leaders 22:6–19

David organizes temple personnel 23:1–26:32

Israel’s military 27:1–15

Israel’s leaders 27:16–34

David’s charge to Israel; affirmation of Solomon 28:1–10

Pattern for the temple 28:11–21

Offerings for the temple 29:1–9

David’s prayer of thanks for the temple 29:10–19

1 Kings

David and Abishag 1:1–4

Adonijah claims the throne 1:5–27

Solomon’s coronation 29:20–25 1:28–40

David instructs Solomon 2:1–9

Death of David 29:26–30 2:10–11

Solomon establishes his kingdom 2:12–46

2 Chronicles

Solomon marries Pharaoh’s daughter 3:1–3

Solomon at Gibeon 1:1–6 3:4

God gives Solomon wisdom 1:7–12 3:5–14

Solomon’s wise judgment 3:16–28

Solomon’s prosperity 1:14–17 4:20–34

Preparations for the temple 2:1–18 5:1–18

Temple built 3:1–5:1 6:1–38; 7:13–51

Solomon’s palace 7:1–12

Ark brought to the temple 5:2–12 8:1–9

God’s glory fills the temple 5:13–14 8:10–11

Solomon blesses the people 6:1–11 8:12–21

Solomon consecrates the temple 6:12–42 8:22–61

Fire from the Lord consumes the sacrifices 7:1–3

Solomon and the people offer sacrifices 7:4–7 8:62–64

Feast of Tabernacles 7:8–10 8:65–66

The covenant confirmed 7:11–22 9:1–9

Solomon’s territory increases 8:1–6 9:10–19

Solomon’s enemies defeated 8:7–10 9:20–23

Solomon’s religious practices 8:11–16 9:24–25

Solomon’s economic operations 8:17–18 9:26–28

Queen of Sheba visits 9:1–12 10:1–13

Solomon’s wealth 9:13–28 10:14–29

Solomon’s apostasy and adversaries 11:1–40

Death of Solomon 9:29–31 11:41–43

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Man of God from Judah warns Jeroboam (Israel) 13:1–34

Ahijah’s prophecy against Jeroboam 14:1–18

Death of Jeroboam 14:19–20

Shishak invades Judah 12:1–12 14:25–28

Reign of Rehoboam (Judah) 12:13–16 14:21–24, 29–31

War between Judah and Israel 13:1–22 15:1–8

Evaluation of Asa (Judah) 14:1–8 15:9–12

Ethiopians defeated 14:9–15

Azariah the prophet 15:1–7

Asa’s reforms 15:8–19 15:13–15

Asa defeats Syria 16:1–10 15:16–22

Death of Asa 16:11–14 15:23–24

Reigns of Nadab, Baasha, Elah, Zimri, Omri (Israel) 15:25–16:28

Ahab becomes king (Israel) 16:29–34

Elijah 17:1–19:18; 21:17–29

Call of Elisha 19:19–21

Ahab conquers Syria, acquires Naboth’s vineyard 20:1–21:29

Evaluation of Jehoshaphat (Judah) 17:1–9

Expansion of Judah 17:10–19

Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab; death of Ahab 18:1–34 22:1–40 Jehoshaphat’s reforms, crisis, and deliverance 19:1–20:30

Reign of Jehoshaphat 20:31–37 22:41–50

Reign of Ahaziah (Israel) 22:51–53

2 Kings

Death of Ahaziah; Elijah’s prophecy 1:1–18

Elijah and Elisha 2:1–25

Evaluation of Jehoram (Israel) 3:1–3

Moab rebels 3:4–27

The widow’s oil 4:1–7

The Shunammite woman 4:8–37

Miracles for the prophets 4:38–44

Naaman healed 5:1–27

The axe head recovered 6:1–7

Chariots of fire 6:8–23

Siege of Samaria 6:24–7:20

Shunammite’s land restored 8:1–6

Hazael kills Ben-hadad 8:7–15

Evaluation of Jehoram (Judah) 21:1–7 8:16–19

Edom and Libnah rebel 21:8–11 8:20–22

Warning of Elijah 21:12–15

Invasion of Philistia and Arabia 21:16–17

Death of Jehoram 21:18–20 8:23–24

Reign of Ahaziah (Judah) 22:1–9 8:25–29; 9:15–16,

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Reign of Athaliah (Judah) 22:10–23:15 11:1–16

Jehoiada’s reforms (Judah) 23:16–21 11:17–20

Evaluation of Joash (Judah) 24:1–3 11:21–12:3

Joash repairs the temple 24:4–14 12:4–16

Death of Jehoiada 24:15–16

Jehoiada’s son killed 24:17–22

Syria invades Judah 24:23–24 12:17–18

Death of Joash 24:25–27 12:19–21

Reign of Jehoahaz (Israel) 13:1–9

Reign of Jehoash (Israel) 13:10–13

Elisha’s final prophecy and death 13:14–25

Reign of Amaziah (Judah) 25:1–16 14:1–20

Israel defeats Judah 25:17–24 14:8–14

Death of Amaziah 25:25–28 14:17–20

Evaluation of Uzziah (Judah) 26:1–5 14:21–22; 15:1–5

Reign of Jeroboam II (Israel) 14:23–29

Victories of Uzziah 26:6–15

Sinful offering of Uzziah 26:16–21

Death of Uzziah 26:22–23 15:6–7

Reign of Zechariah (Israel) 15:8–12

Reign of Shallum (Israel) 15:13–16

Reign of Menahem (Israel) 15:17–22

Reign of Pekahiah (Israel) 15:23–26

Reign of Pekah (Israel) 15:27–31

Reign of Jotham (Judah) 27:1–9 15:32–38

Evaluation of Ahaz (Judah) 28:1–4 16:1–4

Israel defeats Judah 28:5–21 16:5–9

Ahaz’s idolatry and death 28:22–27 16:10–12

Fall of Israel 17:1–23

Resettlement of Israel 17:24–41

Evaluation of Hezekiah (Judah) 29:1–2 18:1–8

Hezekiah cleanses the temple 29:3–19

Hezekiah restores temple worship 29:20–36

Hezekiah restores Passover 30:1–27

Hezekiah destroys idols, organizes priests 31:1–21

Fall of Israel (restated) 18:9–12

Assyria invades Judah 32:1–23 18:13–19:37

Hezekiah’s illness and restoration 32:24–26 20:1–11

Hezekiah’s wealth and foolish pride 32:27–31 20:12–19

Death of Hezekiah 32:32–33 20:20–21

Reign of Manasseh (Judah) 33:1–9 21:1–18

Manasseh’s repentance 33:10–20

Reign of Amon (Judah) 33:21–25 21:19–26

Evaluation of Josiah (Judah) 34:1–2 22:1–2

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Josiah repairs the temple 34:8–13 22:3–7

Book of Law discovered; Josiah’s reforms 34:14–33 22:8–23:20

Passover celebrated 35:1–19 23:21–27

Death of Josiah 35:20–27 23:28–30

Reign of Jehoahaz (Judah) 36:1–3 23:31–33

Reign of Jehoiakim (Judah) 36:4–8 23:34–24:7

Reign of Jehoiachin (Judah); Babylonian captivity 36:9–10 24:8–17

Evaluation of Zedekiah (Judah) 36:11–12 24:18–20

Destruction of Jerusalem 36:13–21 25:1–21

Remnant flees to Egypt 25:22–26

Jehoiachin released 25:27–30

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