1. A Divided Kingdom: The Books of I & II Kings Solomon Begins His Reign I Kings Chapter 3-5

2. Announcements

3. I Kings WeekDateTopic 105 Sep 12Introduction 212 Sep 12Fight For the Kingdom: I Ki 1-2 319 Sep 12Solomon Begins His Reign: I Ki 3-5 426 Sep 12Solomon Builds The Temple: I Ki 6-8 503 Oct 12Splendor of Solomon’s Kingdom: I Ki 9-10 610 Oct 12Solomon’s Demise: I Ki 11 717 Oct 12Division of the Kingdom: I Ki:12 824 Oct 12Early History of the Kingdoms, Pt 1: I Ki 12:25-16:34 931 Oct 12Early History of the Kingdoms, Pt 2: I Ki 12:25-16:34 1007 Nov 12Stories of Elijah: I Ki 17:1-19:21 1114 Nov 12War with Syria: I Ki 20:1-43 1221 Nov 12More Stories of Elijah: I Ki 21:1-21:29 1327 Nov 12Ahab’s Final Battle: I Ki 22:1-53

4. Today’s Objectives Review last weeks lesson Review historical maps of Israel and the region Learn about Solomon’s dream (Chp 3) Discover the early examples of Solomon’s wisdom (Chp 3) Learn about Solomon’s marriage (Chp 3) Learn about the vast wealth and power that Solomon possessed (Chp 4) Explore Solomon’s early planning in building the temple and the involvement of Hiram of Tyree (Chp 5)

5. Last Week’s Lesson Reviewed key events prior to I Kings Reviewed historical context of I Kings chapter 1 and 2, especially events in I and II Samuel Reviewed historical maps of Israel and the region Learned about Adonijah’s attempt to become king and David’s reaction Learned how Solomon became king Learned about David’s charge to Solomon and how it remains relevant today Reviewed Solomon actions against David’s enemies

6. Overview of I and II Kings Originally one book –Early Greek manuscripts of the OT combined the books of Samuel and Kings under the title of "kingdoms," or "reigns" –Kings was broken into two books for convenience sake because of its length (Greek translation) Authorship –Some portions of the book identical to the book of Jeremiah –Jeremiah would have personal knowledge of some contents –Evidence that Ezra was the author after the Babylonian captivity Timeline –Approximately 400 years, written between 560 B.C. and 538 B.C. –Start: Death of David in 971 B.C. –End: Jehoiachin's release from a Babylonian prison in 562 B.C.

7. Overview of I and II Kings Books of Samuel and Kings cover Israel's period as a nation under a king: –I Samuel: Life of Saul –II Samuel: Life of David –I Kings: Solomon and the divided kingdom –II Kings: The fall of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah Content of I and II Kings –47 chapters (I Ki – 22 chapters, II Ki – 25 chapters) –History of the Jewish commonwealth –Death of David to subjugation to Babylonians

8. Purpose –Imparting of great moral lessons backed up by well- known illustrations –Religious history –Focused upon kings rather than prophets Key Lesson –God does not fail His people; His people, led by their kings, have failed God –God’s covenant has the contingency of Israel’s faithfulness –Covenant also promises a return from exile those that return to God Overview of I and II Kings

11. Late Judges and United Monarchy 1106 B.C. Jephthah’s Judgeship 1104-1104 B.C. Samson’s Judgeship Uncertain Dates During the Time of Judges The Bethlehem Trilogy 1117-1093 B.C. Minor Judges 1084 B.C. Samuel’s Judgeship 1051-1011 B.C. Saul’s Reign 1011 B.C. Death of Saul David’s Reign Begins Over Judah - 1011-971 B.C.1011-971 B.C. David’s Reign 1004 B.C. Reign over Israel Begins Jerusalem Conquered 1020-1011 B.C. David’s Exile from Saul 992 B.C. Adultery with Bathsheba 991 B.C. Birth of Solomon 973-971 B.C. Coregency 971 B.C. Death of David Solomon’s Coronation 931 B.C. Death of Solomon Kingdom Divides 967-960 B.C. Building of the Temple 971-931 B.C. Solomon's Reign

12. Divided Monarchy – Israel's Timeline 853-852 B.C. Ahaziah 931-910 B.C. Jeroboam 798-782 B.C. Jehoash 841-814 B.C. Jehu 814-798 B.C. Jehoahaz 753 B.C. Zechariah 793-753 B.C. Jeroboam II Overlapping Dates Suggest Coregencies 852-841 B.C. Joram 874-853 B.C. Ahab 885-874 B.C. Omri 885 B.C. Zimri 886-885 B.C. Elah 909-886 B.C. Baasha 911-870 B.C. Asa 931-913 B.C. Rehoboam 913-911 B.C. Abijah 910-909 B.C. Nadab 792-740 B.C. Uzziah 873-848 B.C. Jehoshaphat 848-841 B.C. Jehoram 841 B.C. Ahaziah 841-835 B.C. Athaliah 835-796 B.C. 835-796 B.C. Joash 796-767 B.C. Amaziah

13. Divided Monarchy – Israel's Timeline Overlapping Dates Suggest Coregencies 752-742 B.C. Menahem, 752-732 B.C. Pekah 742-740 B.C. Pekahiah 732-722 B.C. Hoshea 752 B.C. Shallum 729-686 B.C. Hezekiah 696-642 B.C. Manasseh 642-640 B.C. Amon 640-609 B.C. Josiah 609 B.C. Jehoahaz 608-598 B.C. Jehoiakim 598-597 B.C. Jehoiachin 597-586 B.C. Zedekiah 750-731 B.C. Jotham 735-715 B.C. Ahaz 722 B.C. Fall of Israel The Northern Kingdom 586 B.C. Fall of Judah The Southern Kingdom

14. Returns and Restoration 538 B.C. Cyrus Liberates the Israelites. Birth of Christ New Testament Begins 539 B.C. Fall of Babylon 425 B.C. – 5 A.D. Silent Transitional Period Approximately 425 B.C. End of Old Testament Israel 515 B.C. Completion of New Temple 536 B.C. Foundations Laid for New Temple Around 474 B.C. Time of Esther 458 B.C. Ezra’s Pilgrimage 458 B.C. Nehemiah’s Pilgrimage 536 -515 B.C. Construction of New Temple

15. Main Characters of Chapters 3-5 Solomon – David’s youngest son and the third king of Israel Pharaoh of Egypt – power king of Egypt who made alliance with Solomon by giving his daughter to him in marriage Two harlots – Solomon wisely solved their dispute over a dead child and living child Hiram – King of Tyre, at the time his nation was friendly with Israel

16. Solomon’s Marriage (1Ki 3:1) In 1 Ki 3:1 we see –Solomon make a treaty with Egypt –Marry the Pharaoh’s daughter –Brings her to live in the city of David –Lives in the older part of Jerusalem until the palace, Lord’s temple, and surrounding walls around Jerusalem are completed (not Zion) Great occasion –Song of Solomon and Psalm 45 are supposed to be about this union

17. Solomon’s Religious Practices (1 Kings 3:2-4) No temple exists to worship (3:2) People officer sacrifices in “high places” –Like Gibeon, Gilgal, Shiloh, Hebron, Kirjath-jearim –After the temple is erected, it becomes sinful to offer sacrifices in any other place Solomon loves the Lord (3:3) –Solomon walks in the ordinances of David (see Ch 2) –Sacrificed and burnt incense in high places Solomon sacrificed at Gibeon (3:4) –Alter that Moses erected (1 Ch 21:29)

18. The Lord Appears to Solomon (1 Kings 3:5-15) God appears to Solomon while in Gibeon (3:5-9) –Grants Solomon any aspiration – Solomon asks for wisdom in order to discern between good and evil God responds (3:10-15) –He is pleased with Solomon (3:10) –Grants Solomon a wise and understanding heart (3:12) –Grants Solomon riches and honor (3:13) –Conditional – walk in His ways, keep His Commandments (3:14)

19. Solomon’s Wise Ruling (1 Kings 3:16-28) Story of two prostitutes who petition the Solomon to resolve a dispute –Both had babies –One baby had died in the night –Mother of the dead child switched the baby Solomon’s decision –Cut the child in two, give a half to each mother –Actual mother spoke up and said the other mother can keep the child –Solomon gives the child to the rightful mother

20. Solomon’s Wealth and Prosperity (1 Kings 4:1-34) Magnificence of his court (1-6) Regional officers who brought supplies to the king (7-19) Provisions for the king’s table (22-23) Extent of Solomon’s dominion (24-25) –See Map Solomon’s wisdom and fame (29-34) –Brilliant, wiser than anyone –Wrote 3000 wise sayings, 1000 songs

21. Preparations to Build the Temple (1 Ki 5:1-18) Introduced to King Hiram (5:1) –Had been a friend to David (2 Sam 5:11) –From Tyre –Sends officials to meet Solomon Solomon sends a message back (5:2-11) –Describes his desire to build the temple –Asks Hiram for help, in the form of cedar trees –Hiram agrees and gives all the cedar and fir Solomon needs –Solomon repays with wheat and oil

23. Preparations to Build the Temple (1 Ki 5:1-18) Peace grows between Hiram and Solomon, a league is formed (5:12) –30,000 men sent to Lebanon to assist in efforts to cut and square the trees (see 5:6) –Each individual spent a month in Lebanon and two months at home Other efforts (5:15-16) –70,000 “who bore burdens” to carry stone –80,000 that dug stones –3,000 overseers

24. Review Reviewed last weeks lesson Reviewed historical maps of Israel and the region Learn about Solomon’s marriage (Chp 3) Learned about Solomon’s dream (Chp 3) Discovered the early examples of Solomon’s wisdom (Chp 3) Learn about the vast wealth and power that Solomon possessed (Chp 4) Explore Solomon’s early planning in building the temple and the involvement of Hiram of Tyre (Chp 5) Next week: 1 Ki 6-8