I KINGS OUTLINE
A Ralph Johnson
Theme: Reign of Solomon and division of the kingdom
* Note: (I)=Israel; (J)=Judah; (S)=Syria; s = “son” of previous king; y = “years”
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CHAPTERS & KEY WORDS |
OUTLINE 22ch(2) (Brief) |
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I. REIGN OF SOLOMON (chap. 1—11) |
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A. Established as king (chap. 1—2) |
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1: Conspiracy |
David old age. Abishag chosen to warm him. (1:1-4) |
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Adonijah’s conspiracy to become king helped by Joab & Abiathar the priest (1:5-10) |
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Nathan and Zadoc help Solomon overthrow conspiracy (1:11-53) |
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2: Consolidation |
David’s charge to Solomon. (chap. 2) |
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David dies. (10) |
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Adonijah seeks Abishag and is executed. (2:13-25) |
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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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3: Wisdom |
Solomon brings Pharaoh’s daughter to Jerusalem. (3:1; 2Ch. 8:11) |
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Child to be divided between two harlots. (3:16-28) |
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4: Wealth |
Officers of Solomon. (4:1-19) |
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Wisdom of Solomon. (4:29-34) |
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5: Preparation |
Hiram, king of Tyre and Solomon’s men prepare to build the temple. (chap. 5) |
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6: Temple |
Temple built in seven years. (chap. 6) |
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7: Furnishings |
Solomon builds his house and one for Pharaoh’s daughter. (7:1-12) |
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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. (7:13-47) |
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Solomon made golden inner furnishings for the temple (7:48-51; 2Chron. 4) |
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8: Dedication |
Ark brought to the temple (1Kings 8:1-21; 2Ch. 5:2--6:11 Dedication of the temple. (8:22-66; 2Ch. 6:12--7:10) Solomon's prayer (22-53) |
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9: Covenant |
Covenant of Jehovah with Solomon. (9:1-9) |
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Hiram displeased with cities given by Solomon. (9:11-14) |
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Pharaoh’s daughter goes to her house. (9:24) |
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Navy bringing gold from Ophir. (9:26-28) |
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10: Sheba |
Queen of Sheba marvels at Solomon’s wisdom. (10:1-10; 2Ch. 9:1-12) |
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11: Wives |
C. Declining reign of Solomon (chap. 11) |
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Solomon’s pagan wives corrupt him. (11:1-13) |
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Adversaries: Hadad, Rezon & Jeroboam (11:14-28) |
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Ahijah prophesies Jeroboam to receive ten tribes. (11:29-39) |
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Jeroboam flees to Egypt. Protected by king Shishak. (11:40) |
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Solomon dies. (11:40-43; 2Ch. 9:29-31)
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II. DIVIDED KINGDOM (chap. 12—22) |
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A. Division of the kingdom (chap. 12—14) |
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12: Rehoboam (J) |
REHOBOAM of Judah, son of Solomon (17 years in Jerusalem) Folly (12:1-15; 2Ch. 10:1—12:15) |
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JEROBOAM of Israel (22y) Becomes king of ten tribes in north (12:19-21) |
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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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13: 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. (4-5) |
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The young prophet deceived, killed by a lion. (15-32) |
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Jeroboam returns to his evil way. (33-34) |
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14: 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 (of 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 three kings in Judah (15:1-24) |
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15: Kings |
ABIJA of Judah (s) (3y) Walked after sins of Rehoboam (J). (15:1-8; 2Ch. 13:1-14:1) |
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ASA of Judah (s) (41years) Good. Removed idolatrous queen mother. (8-33; 2Ch. 14:2-15) |
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BEN-HADAD of Syria, helped stop Basha (I) building Ramah. (17-21) |
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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. (14:19; 15:25-28, 31) |
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BAASHA of Israel (24years) Killed Nadab. Became King. (15:17-27-34) |
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16. Israel |
Baasha’s death (16:1-7) |
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ELAH of Israel (s) (2y) Killed by Zimri (I) while drunk. (16:6-8-14) |
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ZIMRI of Israel (7days) Smote house of Baasha. Burned self. (16:11-20) |
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OMRI of Israel (12years) Made king by people. Evil. Built Samaria. (16:16-28) |
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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. (16:28-33) |
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Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho with the loss of his sons (16:34; cf. Josh. 6:26) |
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17: Drought |
Elijah prophesies a drought. (17:1) |
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Ravens feed Elijah by Book of Cherith. (17:2-7) |
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Widow’s meal & oil. Son revived.(17:8-24) |
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18: Carmel |
Elijah meets Obadiah, who had saved 100 prophets of Jehovah and he brings Ahab. (18:1-18) |
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Contest with 400 prophets of Bail on Mt. Carmel. (18:19-40) |
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Elijah prays for rain and it comes. (18:42-46) |
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19: Flight |
Elijah flees from Jezebel for his life. (19:1-3) |
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Food under a Juniper. (19:4-8) |
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Cave in Horeb. Wind, Earthquake, fire, voice. (19:9-18) |
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Sent to Damascus and Israel. (19:15-19) |
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Finds Elisha. Oxen killed and given away. (19:19-21) |
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20: Ben-Hadad |
BEN-HADAD of Syria demands tribute from Israel. (20:1-12) |
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Prophet tells Ahab of Israel the Syrians will be defeated. (20:13-14) |
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Drunken Ben-hadad of Syria defeated. (20:19-21) |
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Prophet warns preparation for next conflict. (20:22) |
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Syrians again defeated. (20:23-29) |
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King Ben-hadad of Syria spared. (20:32-34) |
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Prophet has self wounded as warning of the error. (20:35-43) |
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21: Vineyard |
Jezebel has Naboth killed to get his vineyard. (21:1-14) |
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Ahab takes Naboth’s vineyard. (21:16-16) |
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Elijah warns Ahab of Israel. He repents. Spared. (21:17-29) |
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22: Micaiah |
E. Reign of Jehoshaphat in Judah (22:1-50) |
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JEHOSHAPHAT of Judah (25y) & Ahab of Israel plan to attack Syria. (22:1-4) |
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They consult the false-prophets who agree. (22:6-12) |
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Micaiah warns of Lying spirit in mouth of prophets. (22:13-28; 2Ch. 18:1-27) |
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Jehoshaphat of Judah (25yrs) & Ahab of Israel against Syrians at Ramoth-gilead. (29) |
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Ahab’s disguise fails. Arrow in armor joint. Dogs licked up his blood. (22:30-40; 2Ch. 18:29—19:3) |
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Jehoshaphat of Judah (25y) reigns (22:41-50) |
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F. Reign of AHAZIAH, son of Ahab in Israel (22:51-53)
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