I KINGS
OUTLINE
Theme: Reign of Solomon and division of the kingdom
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I. REIGN OF SOLOMON |
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A. Established as king (1:1-2:46) |
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Conspiracy |
David old age. Abishag chosen to warm him. (1:1-4) |
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Adonijah’s conspiracy to become king. Joab & Abiathar the priest, help (1:5-10) |
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Nathan and Zadoc help Solomon overthrow conspiracy (1:11-53) |
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Consolidation |
David’s charge to Solomon. David dies. (2:1-11) |
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Adonijah seeks Abishag. Executed. (2:12-25) |
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Abiathar removed from priesthood. (2:26-27) |
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Joab executed at the altar. (2:28-35) |
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Shemei restricted to Jerusalem. He departs and is executed. (2:36-46) |
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B. Solomon’s Greater Reign |
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Wisdom |
Solomon brings Pharaoh’s daughter to Jerusalem. (3:1) |
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Solomon’s wisdom given through a dream. (3:2-15) |
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Child to be divided between two harlots. (3:16-28) |
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Wealth |
Officers of Solomon. (1-19) |
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Wealth of Solomon. (20-28) |
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Wisdom of Solomon. (29-34) |
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Preparation |
Hiram, king of Tyre and Solomon’s men prepare to build the temple. |
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Temple |
Temple built in seven years. |
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Furnishings |
Solomon builds his house and one for Pharaoh’s daughter. (1-12) |
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Hiram cast the pillars, 10,000 gallon “molten sea” and ten wheeled stands for bowls, and other items for the temple. (13-47) |
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Solomon made golden inner furnishings for the temple (48-51) |
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Dedication |
Dedication of the temple. |
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Covenant |
Covenant of Jehovah with Solomon. (9:1-9) |
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Hiram displeased with cities given by Solomon. (10-14) |
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Levy of Solomon explained. (15-23) |
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Pharaoh’s daughter goes to her house. (24) |
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Burnt offerings. (25) |
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Navy bringing gold from Ophir. (26-28) |
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Sheba |
Queen of Sheba marvels at Solomon’s wisdom. (1-10) |
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Wealth of Solomon. (11-29) |
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C. Decline of Solomon |
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Wives |
Solomon’s pagan wives corrupt him. (11:1-13) |
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Adversaries: Hadad , Rezon & Jeroboam (14-28) |
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Ahijah prophesies Jeroboam to receive ten tribes. (29-39) |
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Jeroboam flees to Egypt. Protected by king Shishak. (40) |
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Solomon dies. (41-43) |
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II. KINGDOM DIVIDED |
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A. Division of the kingdom (12:1--14:31) |
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Rehoboam (J) |
REHOBOAM of Judah (17years in Jerusalem) Folly of Rehoboam (1-15) |
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JEROBOAM of Israel (22y) Becomes king of ten tribes in north (16-21) |
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Shemaiah’s warning to Rehoboam not to fight Israel. (22-24) |
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Jeroboam makes calf-god altars at Dan and Beth-el. (25-33) |
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Prophet |
Young prophet from Judah warns that Josiah will burn the priests upon their altar. (1-2) |
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Altar split as a sign. (3-5) |
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The young prophet deceived, killed by a lion. (6-32) |
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Jeroboam returns to his evil way. (33-34) |
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Curse |
Jeroboam (king of Israel) sends his wife to the prophet, Ahijah in disguise concerning his sick son, Abijah. (1-4) |
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Curse on Jeroboam for introducing idolatry. (5-18) |
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Jeroboam (Israel) dies (19-20) |
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Sins of Judah.(21-24) |
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Shishak of Egypt removes gold of temple.(25-28) |
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War between Israel and Judah. Death of Rehoboam. (29-31) |
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B. Reigns of two kings in Judah (15:1-24) |
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Kings |
ABIJAM of Judah (s) (3y) Walked after sins of, Rehoboam (J). (1-8) |
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ASA of Judah (s) (41years) Good. Removed idolatrous queen mother.(8-33) |
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BEN-HADAD of Syria, helped stop Basha (I) building Ramah. (18-21) |
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JEHOSHAPHAT of Judah (s) (25y) becomes king.(15:24; 22:1-51) |
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C. Reigns of 5 kings in Israel (15:25—16:28) |
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NADAB of Israel (s) (2y) Evil like father, Jeroboam. (14:20; 15:25-28, 31) |
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BAASHA of Israel (24years) Killed Nadab. Became King. (15:16-34) |
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Israel |
Baasha’s death (16:1-7) |
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ELAH of Israel (s) (2y) Killed by Zimri (I) while drunk. (6-14) |
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ZIMRI of Israel (7days) Smote house of Baasha. Burned self. (9-20) |
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OMRI of Israel (12years) Made king by people. Evil. Built Samaria. (16-28) |
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D. Reign of Ahab in Israel |
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AHAB of Israel (s) (22y) Married Jezebel, daughter of King of Sidon. (16-33) |
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Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho with the cost of his sons (34) |
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Drought |
Elijah prophesies a drought. (1) |
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Ravens feed Elijah by Chrith. (2-7) |
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Widow’s meal & oil. Son revived.(8-24) |
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Carmel |
Elijah meets Obadiah, who had saved 100 prophets of Jehovah and he brings Ahab. (1- 18) |
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Contest with 400 prophets of Bail on Mt. Carmel. (19-40) |
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Elijah prays for rain and it comes. (41-46) |
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Flight |
Elijah flees from Jezebel for his life. (1-3) |
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Food under a Juniper. (4-8) |
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Cave in Horeb. Wind, Earthquake, fire, voice. (9-18) |
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Sent to Damascus and Israel. (15-19) |
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Finds Elisha. Oxen killed and given away. (19-21) |
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Ben-Hadad |
BEN-HADAD of Syria demands tribute from Israel. (1-12) |
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Prophet tells Ahab of Israel the Syrians will be defeated. (13-14) |
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Drunken Ben-hadad of Syria defeated. (15-21) |
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Prophet warns preparation for next conflict. (22) |
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Syrians defeated again. (23-29) |
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King Ben-hadad of Syria spared. (30-34) |
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Prophet has self wounded as warning of the error. (35-43) |
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Vineyard |
Jezebel has Naboth killed for blasphemy to get his vineyard. (1-14) |
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Ahab takes Naboth’s vineyard. (15-16) |
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Elijah warns Ahab of Israel. He repents. Spared. (17-29) |
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Reign of Jehoshaphat in Judah (22:41-50) |
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JEHOSHAPHAT of Judah (25y) & Ahab of Israel plan to attack Syria. (1-4) |
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They consult the false-prophets who agree. (5-12) |
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Micaiah |
Micaiah warns of Lying spirit in mouth of prophets. (13-28) |
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Jehoshaphat of Judah (25yrs) and Ahab of Israel go against Syrians at Ramoth-gilead. (29) |
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Ahab’s disguise does not save him. Arrow in armor joint. Dogs licked up his blood. (30-40) |
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Jehoshaphat of Judah (25y) reigns (41-50) |
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Reign of AHAZIAH, son of Ahab in Israel (22:51-53) |