10
Kings
God blesses Israel when its king and its people follow Him
Old Testament · History
Summary
Although 2 Samuel ends at the conclusion of a period of affliction in David's life, Israel was at a high point in its historical-political career. Their enemies have been silenced, the nation is united, peaceful and prosperous. As Solomon assumes the throne, the nation is carried forward. His initial dependence on God and request for wisdom produce increased wealth and fame. However, Solomon's failure leads to division, and the cycle of faithfulness and unfaithfulness continues through the kings of Israel and Judah, culminating in exile.
Outline
United Kingdom
Chapters 1 Kings 1-11| Accession of Solomon | 1:1-2:12 |
| Solidification under Solomon | 2:13-3:1 |
| Wisdom of Solomon | 3:2-4:34 |
| Building of Solomon | 5:1-9:9 |
| Glory of Solomon | 9:10-10:29 |
| Failure of Solomon | 11 |
Divided Kingdom
Chapters 1 Kings 12-2 Kings 17| Division by Jeroboam I | 12:1-14:20 | |
| Evil reign of Rehoboam over Judah | 14:21-31 | |
| Degeneration of the kings of Israel and Judah | 1 Kings 15-2 Kings 17 | First reform and decline - 18-21 Good reign of Hezekiah - 18-20 Evil reign of Manasseh - 21:1-18 Evil reign of Amon - 21:19-26 |
Surviving Kingdom
Chapters 2 Kings 18-25| Second reform and decline | 22-25:21 | Good reign of Josiah - 22-23:30 Evil reign of Jehoahaz - 23:31-33 Evil reign of Jehoiakim - 23:34-24:7 Evil reign of Jehoiachin - 24:8-16 Evil reign of Zedekiah - 24:17-25:21 |
| Historical appendices | 25:22-30 | Story of Gedaliah - 25:22-26 Story of Jehoiachin - 25:27-30 |
Resources
Audio Lessons
Part 1: kings