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Israel as a Monarchy A Survey of the Bible 1 -2 Samuel, 1 -2 Kings, 1 -2 Chronicles http: //kohlin. com/Bible. Survey/ 1
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Israel as a Monarchy Samuel brings about Transition Hannah mourns Barrenness (1 Sam 1: 1 -8) – ca 1100 -1150 BC – in Shiloh A Prayer and a Vow (1 Sam 1: 9 -18) Samuel Born (1 Sam 1: 19, 20) Samuel Dedicated (1 Sam 1: 21 -28) Samuel Born (1 Sam 1: 19, 20) Hannah Praises God (1 Sam 2: 1 -11) Eli’s Wicked Sons (1 Sam 2: 12 -17) Samuel’s Family Blessed (1 Sam 2: 18 -21) Eli Rebukes Sons (1 Sam 2: 22 -26) Judgment of Eli’s House (1 Sam 2: 27 -36) God Calls Samuel (1 Sam 3: 1 -18) Samuel known as a Prophet(1 Sam 3: 19 -21) 3
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Israel as a Monarchy Samuel brings about Transition (continued) Defeat by Philistines (1 Sam 4: 1, 2) – at Ebenezer Ark brought from Shiloh (1 Sam 4: 3 -5) Philistines capture Ark (1 Sam 4: 6 -11) Death of Eli (1 Sam 4: 12 -18) Ichabod Born (1 Sam 4: 19 -22) Ark brings Trouble (1 Sam 5: 1 -12) – in Philistine Territory Ark Returned (1 Sam 6: 1 -12) Ark causes Fear (1 Sam 6: 13 -7: 1) – at Beth Shemesh Call for Rededication (1 Sam 7: 2 -6) – at Kiriath Jearim Israel defeats Philistines (1 Sam 7: 7 -14) – at Mizpah Samuel leads as Judge (1 Sam 7: 15 -17) – at Ramah 7
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Israel as a Monarchy Saul Appointed King Israel asks for King (1 Sam 8: 1 -5) God gives Permission (1 Sam 8: 6 -9) Samuel warns Israel (1 Sam 8: 10 -18) Israel disregards Warning (1 Sam 8: 19 -22) Saul seeks Father’s Donkeys (1 Sam 9: 1 -5) Attempt to find Seer (1 Sam 9: 6 -14) God talks to Samuel (1 Sam 9: 15 -17) Samuel entertains Saul (1 Sam 9: 18 -27) 9
Israel as a Monarchy Saul Appointed King (continued) Signs for Saul’s Assurance (1 Sam 10: 1 -8) Saul Prophesies (1 Sam 10: 9 -13) – at Gibeah Kingship plans disclosed (1 Sam 10: 14 -16) Saul chosen as King (1 Sam 10: 17 -25) – 1043 BC – at Mizpah Mixed Acceptance (1 Sam 10: 26, 27) – at Gibeah Saul shows Leadership (1 Sam 11: 1 -11) Saul’s kingship Confirmed (1 Sam 11: 12 -15) – at Gilgal Samuel’s Farewell Address (1 Sam 12: 1 -25) 10
Israel as a Monarchy The Reign of Saul’s Family (1 Sam 13: 1, 14: 49 -51) House of Saul (1 Chron 9: 35 -44) Samuel rebukes Saul (1 Sam 13: 2 -15) – at Gilgal Philistines’ Weapon Strategy (1 Sam 13: 16 -22) – at Gibeah Jonathan attacks Philistines (1 Sam 14: 1 -13) Philistines are Routed (1 Sam 14: 14 -23) Jonathan violates Saul’s Order (1 Sam 14: 24 -30, 31 -39, 40 -45) Saul a Successful Leader (1 Sam 14: 46 -48, 52) Eastern Tribes fight Hagrites (1 Chron 5: 10, 18 -22) Mission against Amelelites (1 Sam 15: 1 -9) – Amalek Saul rejected as King (1 Sam 15: 10 -21, 22, 23, 24 -29) – at Gilgal Agag Killed (1 Sam 15: 30 -33) Samuel grieves over Saul (1 Sam 15: 34, 35) 11
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Israel as a Monarchy David’s Rise to Power David Named as Successor (1 Sam 16: 1 -13) – at Bethlehem David is Saul’s Servant (1 Sam 16: 14 -23) David kills Goliath (1 Sam 17: 1 -58) – at Socoh Jonathan befriends David (1 Sam 18: 1 -4) David’s influence increases (1 Sam 18: 5) Saul becomes Jealous (1 Sam 18: 6 -11) David a Good Commander (1 Sam 18: 12 -16) Marriage to Saul’s Daughter (1 Sam 18: 17 -27) Saul hardens Attitude (1 Sam 18: 28 -30) Jonathan Intercedes (1 Sam 19: 1 -7) Saul Renews Jealousy (1 Sam 19: 8 -10) Wife Aids in Escape (1 Sam 19: 11 -18) – at Naioth David Prays for God’s Strength (Psalm 59) Prophesying Thwarts Harm (1 Sam 19: 19 -24) – at Naioth 13
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Israel as a Monarchy David’s Rise to Power (continued) Jonathan and David Covenant (1 Sam 20: 1 -17) A Plan for Warning (1 Sam 20: 18 -23) Saul discloses Intentions (1 Sam 20: 24 -34) David and Jonathan Part (1 Sam 20: 35 -42) Consecrated Bread Eaten (1 Sam 21: 1 -6) Goliath’s Sword Taken (1 Sam 21: 7 -9) Philistines Threaten (1 Sam 21: 10 -12) – at Gath David Prays for Confidence (Psalm 56) David feigns Insanity (1 Sam 21: 13 -15) David Gives Thanks for God’s Encouragement (Psalm 34) Supporters Assemble (1 Sam 22: 1, 2) David Prays for Refuge from his Enemies (Psalm 142) Warriors join David (1 Chron 12: 8 -18) – in the Wilderness Parents left in Moab (1 Sam 22: 3 -5) – at Mizpah 15
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Israel as a Monarchy David’s Rise to Power (continued) Doeg kills Priests of Nob (1 Sam 22: 6 -19) – at Nob David learns of Slaughter (1 Sam 22: 20 -23) David Upbraids the Evildoer (Psalm 52) David saves Keilah (1 Sam 23: 1 -6) David seeks God’s Guidance (1 Sam 23: 7 -12) In Desert of Judah (1 Sam 23: 13, 14) – in Desert of Ziph David expresses Gratitude for God’s Protection (Psalm 63) Jonathan Covenants Again (1 Sam 23: 15 -18) Ziphites Plot with Saul (1 Sam 23: 19 -25) Reaction to those who Inform against David (Psalm 54) David barely Escapes (1 Sam 23: 26 -29) David spares Saul’s Life (1 Sam 24: 1 -15) – in the Desert of En Gedi Saul asks Covenant (1 Sam 24: 16 -22) David Praises God for giving Safety (Psalm 57) 17
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Israel as a Monarchy David’s Rise to Power (continued) Death of Samuel (1 Sam 25: 1 a) – at Ramah Abigail Pleads for Mercy (1 Sam 25: 1 b-39 a) – at Carmel New and Former Wives (1 Sam 25: 39 b-44) David takes Saul’s Spear (1 Sam 26: 1 -20) – in Desert of Ziph Saul apologizes again (1 Sam 26: 21 -25) David among Philistines (1 Sam 27: 1 -7) – at Ziklag Warriors come to David (1 Chron 12: 1 -7) Various Raids (1 Sam 27: 8 -28: 2) Achish refuses Help (1 Sam 29: 1 -11) Defectors aid David (1 Chron 12: 19 -22) Amelekites take Women (1 Sam 30: 1 -8) Women Recaptured (1 Sam 30: 9 -20) Rule of Plunder Established (1 Sam 30: 21 -25) Plunder shared with Judah (1 Sam 30: 26 -31) 19
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Israel as a Monarchy David’s Rise to Power (continued) Witch calls up Samuel (1 Sam 28: 4 -7, 3, 8 -14) – at Endor Samuel’s Spirit Prophesies (1 Sam 28: 15 -25) Deaths of Saul and Jonathan (1 Sam 31: 1 -10, 1 Chron 10: 1 -12) – 1100 BC Bodies Buried (1 Sam 31: 11 -13) Reason for Saul’s Death (1 Chron 10: 13, 14) News Injures Jonathan’s Son (2 Sam 4: 4) David learns of Deaths (2 Sam 1: 1 -11) Messenger is Killed (2 Sam 1: 12 -16) David’s Lament (2 Sam 1: 17 -27) 22
Israel as a Monarchy David Becomes King David King over Judah (2 Sam 2: 1 -4 a) – ca 1011 BC Kindness to Men of Jabesh (2 Sam 2: 4 b-7) Ish-Bosheth King of Israel (2 Sam 2: 8 -10) – ca 1011 BC, at Mahanaim Civil War Erupts (2 Sam 2: 12 -3: 1) – at Gibeon David’s Sons in Hebron (2 Sam 3: 2 -5, 1 Chron 3: 1 -4 a) – at Hebron Ish-Bosheth angers Abner (2 Sam 3: 6 -11) – ca 1004 BC Abner offers Alliance (2 Sam 3: 12, 13) David gets Michal back (2 Sam 3: 14 -16) Abner arranges for Union (2 Sam 3: 17 -19) Abner and David Meet (2 Sam 3: 20, 21) Joab takes Revenge on Abner (2 Sam 3: 22 -27) David Angry and Sad (2 Sam 3: 28 -39) Ish-Bosheth Murdered (2 Sam 4: 1 -3, 5, 6) Murderers Executed (2 Sam 4: 7 -12) 23
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Israel as a Monarchy David Becomes King (continued) David King over Israel (2 Sam 5: 1 -3, 1 Chron 11: 1 -3) – ca 1004 at Hebron Record of David’s Reign (2 Sam 2: 1; 1, 5: 4, 5, 1 Kgs 2: 11; 1 Chron 3: 4 b, 29: 26, 27 Warriors who make David King (1 Chron 12: 23 -40) David captures Jerusalem (2 Sam 5: 6 -8; 1 Chron 11: 4, 5) – Jerusalem The City of David (2 Sam 5: 9, 10; 1 Chron 11: 6 -9) Hiram builds David’s House (2 Sam 5: 11, 12; 1 Chron 14: 1, 2) David goes for Ark (2 Sam 6: 1 -5; 1 Chron 13: 1 -8) Uzzah killed (2 Sam 6: 6 -11; 1 Chron 13: 9 -14) Defense against Philistines (2 Sam 5: 17 -25; 1 Chron 14: 8 -17) – Baal Perazim A Song of Deliverance (2 Sam 22: 1 -51; Psalm 18) David reminded of Ark (2 Sam 6: 12 a) Arrangements for Return (1 Chron 15: 1 -10) – in Jerusalem 27
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Israel as a Monarchy David Becomes King (continued) Triumphant return of Ark (2 Sam 6: 12 b-15; 1 Chron 15: 25 -28) Michal despises David (2 Sam 6: 16; 1 Chron 15: 29) Celebration in Jerusalem (2 Sam 6: 17 -19; 1 Chron 16: 1 -3) Levites appointed Ministers (1 Chron 16: 4 -6) Songs of Praise (1 Chron 16: 7 -36; Psalm 105, Psalm 96) Regular Worship Established (1 Chron 16: 37 -43) Michal rebukes David (2 Sam 6: 20 -23) David’s Officials (2 Sam 8: 15 -18; 1 Chron 18: 14 -17) Jonathan’s Son honored (2 Sam 9: 1 -13) Plan to build a Temple (2 Sam 7: 1 -3; 1 Chron 17: 1, 2) God’s response by Nathan (2 Sam 7: 4 -17; 1 Chron 17: 3 -15) David’s Thanksgiving (2 Sam 7: 18 -29; 1 Chron 17: 16 -27) 30
Israel as a Monarchy Period of the Wars First Philistine Battle (2 Sam 21: 15 -17 a) David leaves Active Service (2 Sam 21: 17 b) Other Philistine Battles (2 Sam 21: 18 -22; 1 Chron 20: 4 -8) Summary of Defeats (2 Sam 8: 1; 1 Chron 18: 1) Ammonites degrade Ambassadors (2 Sam 10: 1 -5; 1 Chron 19: 1 -5) Ammonites and Arameans Routed (2 Sam 10: 6 -14; 1 Chron 19: 6 -15) Arameans totally Defeated (2 Sam 10: 15 -19; 1 Chron 19: 16 -19) David Prays for Restoration (Psalm 60) Siege of Rabbah (2 Sam 11: 1; 1 Chron 20: 1 a) Adultery with Bathsheba (2 Sam 11: 2 -5) – in Jerusalem Attempt to Cover Up (2 Sam 11: 6 -13) Uriah is killed (2 Sam 11: 14 -21) David told of Death (2 Sam 11: 22 -25) David marries Bathsheba (2 Sam 11: 26, 27) 31
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Israel as a Monarchy Period of the Wars (continued) Nathan rebukes David (2 Sam 12: 1 -12) David acknowledges Sin (2 Sam 12: 13 a) David Prays for Forgiveness (Psalm 51) David Mourns and Prays (2 Sam 12: 13 b-17) Fast ends upon Death (2 Sam 12: 18 -23) Capture of Rabbah (2 Sam 12: 26 -31; 1 Chron 20: 1 b-3) Moab falls to David (2 Sam 8: 2; 1 Chron 18: 2) David defeats Hadadezer (2 Sam 8: 3, 4, 7, 8; 1 Chron 18: 3, 4, 7, 8) Damascus Subjugated (2 Sam 8: 5, 6; 1 Chron 18: 5, 6) Edom Defeated (2 Sam 8: 13, 14; 1 Chron 18: 12, 13) Hamath submits Allegiance (2 Sam 8: 9, 10; 1 Chron 18: 9, 10) Plunder dedicated to God (2 Sam 8: 11, 13; 1 Chron 18: 11) 33
Israel as a Monarchy Period of the Wars (continued) Chiefs of the Mighty Men (1 Chron 11: 10) Jashobeam (2 Sam 23: 8; 1 Chron 11: 11) Eleazer (2 Sam 23: 9, 10; 1 Chron 11: 12 -14) Shammah (2 Sam 23: 11, 12) Chiefs’ Bravery (2 Sam 23: 13 -17; 1 Chron 11: 15 -19) Abishai (2 Sam 23: 18, 19; 1 Chron 11: 20, 21) Benaiah (2 Sam 23: 20 -23; 1 Chron 11: 22 -25) Other Mighty Men (2 Sam 23: 24 -39; 1 Chron 11: 26 -47) 34
Israel as a Monarchy Absalom’s Rebellion Solomon Born (2 Sam 12: 24, 25) – in Jerusalem David’s Family Increases (2 Sam 5: 13 -16; 1 Chron 3: 4 c-9, 14: 3 -7) Amnon rapes Tamar (2 Sam 13: 1 -14, 15 -22) Absalom kills Amnon (2 Sam 13: 23 -29) – at Baal Hazor Absalom flees amid Rumors (2 Sam 13: 30 -39) Joab Schemes (2 Sam 14: 1 -24) Two years Pass (2 Sam 14: 25 -28) – Jerusalem David and Absalom Reconcile (2 Sam 14: 29 -33) Absalom Politics (2 Sam 15: 1 -6) Formation of Conspiracy (2 Sam 15: 7 -12) – to Hebron David goes into Exile (2 Sam 15: 13 -18) Ittai joins David (2 Sam 15: 19 -22) Ark returned to Jerusalem (2 Sam 15: 23 -29) – Kidron Valley Scheme to give Bad Advice (2 Sam 15: 30 -37) – Mount of Olives 35
Israel as a Monarchy Absalom’s Rebellion (continued) Ziba feigns Gift (2 Sam 16: 1 -4) Shimei curses David (2 Sam 16: 5 -14) – Bahurim David prays in Desperation (Psalm 3) Hushai feigns Loyalty (2 Sam 16: 15 -18) – in Jerusalem Absalom defiles Concubines (2 Sam 16: 19 -22) Ahithophel’s Advice (2 Sam 16: 23 -17: 4) Hushai’s Advice (2 Sam 17: 5 -14) Message sent to David (2 Sam 17: 15 -22) Ahithophel commits Suicide (2 Sam 17: 23) Preparations for Battle (2 Sam 17: 24 -29) – Mahanaim David sends out Troops (2 Sam 18: 1 -5) David’s warriors Prevail (2 Sam 18: 6 -8) – Forest of Ephraim Absalom is Killed (2 Sam 18: 9 -18) David told of Death (2 Sam 18: 19 -33) 36
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Israel as a Monarchy Absalom’s Rebellion (continued) David mourns for Absalom (2 Sam 19: 1 -4) Joab advises Discretion (2 Sam 19: 5 -8) Kingdom in Confusion (2 Sam 19: 9, 10) David prepares his Return (2 Sam 19: 11 -14) Shimei granted Mercy (2 Sam 19: 15 -23) – at the Jordan Mephibosheth meets David (2 Sam 19: 24 -30) David favors Barzillai (2 Sam 19: 31 -40) Sheba rebels against David (2 Sam 19: 41 -20: 2) Return to Jerusalem (2 Sam 20: 3) – in Jerusalem Abishai kills Amasa (2 Sam 20: 4 -13 – Gibeon Sheba exchanged for City (2 Sam 20: 14 -22) – Abel Beth Maacah Government Officials (2 Sam 20: 23 -26) 38
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Israel as a Monarchy Two Major Calamities Reason for Famine (2 Sam 21: 1) Wrong to Gibeonites Avenged (2 Sam 21: 2 -9) Bones Buried (2 Sam 21: 10 -14) David counts Soldiers (2 Sam 24: 1 -9; 1 Chron 21: 1 -6) David sees the Wrong (2 Sam 24: 10 -14; 1 Chron 21: 7 -13) Plague of Death (2 Sam 24: 15 -17; 1 Chron 21: 14 -17) David builds an Altar (2 Sam 24: 18 -25; 1 Chron 21: 18 -30) 40
Israel as a Monarchy Preparations for Building the Temple Site Designated (1 Chron 22: 1) Materials Ordered (1 Chron 22: 2 -5) Solomon given a Task (1 Chron 22: 6 -16) Leaders to Assist (1 Chron 22: 17 -19) David writes a Song of Dedication for the Temple (Psalm 30) 41
Israel as a Monarchy The National Convention Levites Assembled (1 Chron 23: 1 a, 2 -6) Gershonites (1 Chron 23: 7 -11) Kohathites (1 Chron 23: 12 -20, 24: 20 -25) Merarites (1 Chron 23: 21 -23, 24: 26 -30 a) Levites duties changed (1 Chron 23: 24 -27, 24: 30 b) How Levites served (1 Chron 23: 28 -32, 24: 31) Priests divided by Lots (1 Chron 24: 1 -5) Twenty-four Divisions (1 Chron 24: 6 -19) Appointment of Singers (1 Chron 25: 1 -5) Twenty-four Classes (1 Chron 25: 6 -31) Gatekeepers Appointed (1 Chron 26: 1 -11) Responsibilities Divided (1 Chron 26: 12 -19) Appointment of Treasurers (1 Chron 26: 20 -28) Other Officials and Judges (1 Chron 26: 29 -32) 42
Israel as a Monarchy The National Convention (continued) Twelve Military Commanders (1 Chron 27: 1 -15) Officers of Each Tribe (1 Chron 27: 16 -22) Caution in Numbering (1 Chron 27: 23, 24) Overseers of Possessions (1 Chron 27: 25 -31) Closest Advisors (1 Chron 27: 32 -34) Assembly Convened (1 Chron 28: 1) Solomon’s Succession Told (1 Chron 23: 1 b) David’s Keynote Address (1 Chron 28: 2 -8) Admonition to Solomon (1 Chron 28: 9, 10) Temple Plans Delivered (1 Chron 28: 11 -19) Encouragement for Solomon (1 Chron 28: 20, 21) Contributions Solicited (1 Chron 29: 1 -5) A Generous Response (1 Chron 29: 6 -9) Prayer and Praise (1 Chron 29: 10 -20) Close of Assembly (1 Chron 29: 21, 22) 43
Israel as a Monarchy Solomon becomes King David’s Health Fails (1 Kings 1: 1 -4) – in Jerusalem Adonijah attempts Coup (1 Kings 1: 5 -10) Nathan advises Bathsheba (1 Kings 1: 11 -14) Bathsheba counsels David (1 Kings 1: 15 -27) Promise to Bathsheba (1 Kings 1: 28 -31) Zadok given Instructions (1 Kings 1: 32 -37) Solomon is made King (1 Kings 1: 38 -40) Adonijah hears of Coronation (1 Kings 1: 41 -48) Adonijah submits to Solomon (1 Kings 1: 49 -53) David’s Last Prophecy (2 Sam 23: 1 -7) Last Words to Solomon (1 Kings 2: 1 -9) David Dies (1 Kings 2: 10; 1 Chron 29: 28) – ca 971 BC Records of David’s Reign (1 Chron 29: 29, 30) Solomon’s Kingship (1 Kings 2: 12; 1 Chron 29: 23 -25, 2 Chron 1: 1) 44
Israel as a Monarchy Solomon Secures his Kingship Adonijah asks for Wife (1 Kings 2: 13 -18) – ca 971 BC – in Jerusalem Adonijah Executed (1 Kings 2: 19 -25) Abiathar removed as Priest (1 Kings 2: 26, 27) Joab Executed (1 Kings 2: 28 -34) Benaiah and Zadok Elevated (1 Kings 2: 35) Shimei confined to City (1 Kings 2: 36 -38) Shimei Executed (1 Kings 2: 39 -46) Royal Marriage (1 Kings 3: 1) Wife’s Wedding Gift (1 Kings 9: 16) 45
Israel as a Monarchy Solomon Blessed with Wisdom Worship prior to Temple (1 Kings 3: 2, 3) Sacrifices at Gibeon (1 Kings 3: 4; 2 Chron 1: 2 -6) – at Gibeon Solomon Asks for Wisdom (1 Kings 3: 5 -14; 2 Chron 1: 7 -12) Celebration upon Return (1 Kings 3: 15; 2 Chron 1: 13) Dispute over Infant (1 Kings 3: 16 -28) 46
Israel as a Monarchy Building of the Temple Contract with King Hiram (1 Kings 5: 1 -9; 2 Chron 2: 1, 3 -16) Mutually Profitable Treaty (1 Kings 5: 10 -12) Laborors Conscripted (1 Kings 5: 13 -18; 2 Chron 2: 2, 17, 18) Construction Begins (1 Kings 6: 1; 2 Chron 3: 1, 2) – ca 967 BC – on Mount Moriah God’s Promise to Solomon (1 Kings 6: 11 -13) Dimensions of Temple (1 Kings 6: 2; 2 Chron 3: 3) Materials Used (1 Kings 6: 9 b, 18; 2 Chron 3: 5 -7 a) Prefabricated Stones (1 Kings 6: 7) The Porch (1 Kings 6: 3; 2 Chron 3: 4) The Windows ( 1 Kings 6: 4) Multiple Stories (1 Kings 6: 5, 6, 8, 10; 2 Chron 3: 9 b) Most Holy Place (1 Kings 6: 16, 17, 19 -22; 2 Chron 3: 8, 9 a) The Cherubim (1 Kings 6: 23 -28; 2 Chron 3: 10 -13) The Veil (2 Chron 3: 14) 47
Israel as a Monarchy Building of the Temple (continued) The Walls and Floors (1 Kings 6: 15, 29, 30; 2 Chron 3: 7 b) The Doors (1 Kings 6: 31 -35) Completion of Construction (1 Kings 6: 9 a, 14, 37, 38) – ca 960 BC Hiram the Artisan (1 Kings 7: 13, 14) The Two Pillars (1 Kings 7: 15 -22; 2 Chron 3: 15 -17) Altar of Brass (2 Chron 4: 1) The Sea (1 Kings 7: 23 -26, 39 b; 2 Chron 4: 2 -5, 10, 6 c) The Stands (1 Kings 7: 27 -37) The Bronze Basins ( 1 Kings 7: 38, 39 a; 2 Chron 4: 6 a, b) The Courtyards (1 Kings 6: 36; 2 Chron 4: 9) Hiram’s Brassworks (1 Kings 7: 40 -47; 2 Chron 4: 11 -18) The Golden Vessels (1 Kings 7: 48 -50; 2 Chron 4: 7, 8, 19 -22) Completion of Furnishings (1 Kings 7: 51; 2 Chron 5: 1) Continual Worship (1 Kings 9: 25; 2 Chron 8: 12 -16 48
Israel as a Monarchy Dedication of the Temple Tabernacle Moved (1 Kings 8: 1 -11; 2 Chron 5: 2 -14) – ca 960 BC Dedicatory Address (1 Kings 8: 12 -21; 2 Chron 6: 1 -11) Dedicatory Prayer (1 Kings 8: 22 -30; 2 Chron 6: 12 -21) Oaths upon Altar (1 Kings 8: 31, 32; 2 Chron 6: 22, 23) In Defeat (1 Kings 8: 33, 34; 2 Chron 6: 24, 25) In Droughts (1 Kings 8: 35, 36; 2 Chron 6: 26, 27) In Famine or Plague (1 Kings 8: 37 -40; 2 Chron 6: 28 -31) For Strangers (1 Kings 8: 41 -43; 2 Chron 6: 32, 33) In Battle (1 Kings 8: 44, 45; 2 Chron 6: 34, 35) In Captivity (1 Kings 8: 46 -53; 2 Chron 6: 36 -39) Close of Prayer (2 Chron 6: 40 -42) Solomon’s Benediction (1 Kings 8: 54 -61) Glory fills the Temple (2 Chron 7: 1 -3) Sacrifice and Festival (1 Kings 8: 62 -66; 2 Chron 7: 4 -10) 49
Israel as a Monarchy Construction of Cities and Royal Palace Thirteen Years in Building (1 Kings 7: 1) Description of Palace (1 Kings 7: 2 -12) God covenants with Solomon (1 Kings 9: 1 -9; 2 Chron 7: 11 -22) Hiram displeased (1 Kings 9: 10 -14) – in Galilee Hiram returns Cities (2 Chron 8: 1, 2) Capture of Hamath (2 Chron 8: 3) Building of Cities ( 1 Kings 9: 17 -19; 2 Chron 8: 4 -6) Use of Forced Labor( 1 Kings 9: 20 -23, 15; 2 Chron 8: 7 -10) New House for Wife ( 1 Kings 9: 24; 2 Chron 8: 11) – in Jerusalem Navy formed with Hiram (1 Kings 9: 26 -28; 10: 22; 2 Chron 8: 17, 18; 9: 21 50
Israel as a Monarchy The Extent of Solomon’s Glory Solomon’s Wisdom (1 Kings 4: 29 -34) Solomon’s Wealth (1 Kings 10: 14 -21, 27, 23 -25; 2 Chron 1: 15; 9: 13 -20, 27, 22 -24) Horses and Chariots (1 Kings 4: 26; 10: 26, 28, 29; 2 Chron 1: 14, 16, 17; 9: 2528) Extent of Kingdom (1 Kings 4: 21, 24; 2 Chron 9: 26) Security of Kingdom (1 Kings 4: 20, 25) Solomon’s Princes (1 Kings 4: 1 -6) Solomon’s Commissaries (1 Kings 4: 17 -19) Provisions for Solomon (1 Kings 4: 22, 23, 27, 28) Visit by Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10: 1 -13; 2 Chron 9: 1 -12) – in Jerusalem Solomon Celebrates his Blessings (Psalm 72: 1 -19) 51
Israel as a Monarchy The Proverbs of Solomon 52
Israel as a Monarchy The Songs of Solomon 53
Israel as a Monarchy Solomon’s Glory Fades Marriage to Foreign Wives (1 Kings 11: 1 -3) Solomon turns to Idolatry (1 Kings 11: 4 -8) God’s angry Response (1 Kings 11: 9 -13) Hadad to be Adversary (1 Kings 11: 14 -22) Rezon to be Adversary (1 Kings 11: 23 -25) Jeroboam Rebels (1 Kings 11: 26 -40) End of Solomon’s Reign Other Records of Solomon (1 Kings 11: 41; 2 Chron 9: 29) Solomon’s Death (1 Kings 11: 42, 43; 2 Chron 9: 30, 31 a) – ca 931 BC Solomon’s Successor (2 Chron 9: 31 b) 54
Israel as a Monarchy Solomon’s Reflections on Life The Search for Meaning (Eccl 1: 1) The Ultimate Question (Eccl 1: 2, 3) Cyclical Nature of Life (Eccl 1: 4 -11) Man’s Search for Meaning (Eccl 6: 10 -12) Importance of Finding Meaning Mortality of Animals and Man (Eccl 3: 18 -22) Mortality of Foolish and Wise (Eccl 2: 12 -16) Mortality of Righteous an Wicked (Eccl 9: 1 -3) Importance of the Present (Eccl 9: 4 -10) The Unexpectancy of Death (Eccl 9: 11, 12) Life’s Meaning Inscrutable (Eccl 8: 16, 17) 55
Israel as a Monarchy Solomon’s Reflections on Life (continued) Meaninglessness of Human Pursuits Emptiness of Human Wisdom (Eccl 1: 12 -18) Emptiness of Pleasure Eccl 2: 1 -3) Emptiness of Achievement (Eccl 2: 4 -11) Emptiness of Labor (Eccl 2: 17 -26) Emptiness of Human Condition (Eccl 4: 1 -3) Emptiness of Accumulation(Eccl 4: 4 -6) Emptiness of Unshared Lives (Eccl 4: 7 -12) Emptiness of Politics (Eccl 4: 13 -16) Emptiness of False Worship (Eccl 5: 1 -7) Emptiness of Wealth (Eccl 5: 8 -20) Emptiness of Materialism (Eccl 6: 1 -9) Emptiness of Prosperity (Eccl 7: 13, 14) Emptiness of Defiance (Eccl 8: 2 -6) Emptiness of Wickedness (Eccl 8: 7 -13) Emptiness of Injustice (Eccl 8: 14, 15) Emptiness of Strength (Eccl 9: 13 -18) 56
Israel as a Monarchy Solomon’s Reflections on Life (continued) The Value of Wisdom Proverbs of the Teacher (Eccl 12: 9, 10) Various Proverbs (Eccl 7: 7 -12; 7: 19 -26; 10: 1 -11: 6) Sayings of the Wise (Eccl 12: 11, 12) Wisdom comes from Sorrow (Eccl 7: 1 -6) Danger of Extremism (Eccl 7: 15 -18) Few choose Wisdom (Eccl 7: 27 -29) Enriching nature of Wisdom (Eccl 8: 1) Life’s True Meaning Purpose and Balance in Life (Eccl 3: 1 -17) Advice to Young People (Eccl 11: 7 -12: 8) Where Life Finds it’s Meaning (Eccl 12: 13, 14) 57