1. The Kings of Israel & Judah Lesson 1: Introduction

2. Historical Context Promises to Abraham - –Gen. 12:1-3, 7 –Gen. 13:14-17 –Gen. 15:5, 12-16, 18 –Gen. 17:1-8 –Gen. 22:15-18 –Gen. 26:3-5, 23 –Gen. 28:13-15 –Gen. 35:10-12 –Gen. 46:3 –Gen. 50:24-25 When were they made?

3. Historical Context Promises to Abraham - When were they fulfilled? Nation – Ex. 1:5-7, 20 – Ex. 12:37-38, 40-41 Land –Josh. 21:43-45 –1 Kings 4:21; 2 Chron. 9:26 (cf. Gen. 15:18-21) Seed – Mt. 1; Lk. 3:23ff

4. Historical Context Period of the Judges Why did God raise up judges? (Jg. 2:11-16) Approx. 1376-1035 BC (approx. 341 years) Last judge of Israel?

5. Historical Context Period of the United Kingdom Lasted through 3 Kings Approx. 1051-931 BC (approx. 120 years) Period of the Divided Kingdom Approx. 931-586 BC (approx. 345 years) Israel led into captivity about 722 BC Judah led captive about 587/586 BC

6. Factors Leading to Demands for a King Influence of the Nations What had God commanded the people to do? (Jg. 2:1ff) What was the result? (Jg. 2:10-13; 1 Sam. 8:9) What was their demand? (1 Sam. 8:6) Failure of Religious Leaders Who were the mediators between God/nation? What example did Eli’s sons set for the people? (1 Sam. 2:12ff) Where did Eli fail? (1 Sam. 2:22ff; cf. 4:11, 18) What example did Samuel’s sons set for the people? (1 Sam. 8:1-3)

7. The Price of Having a King God’s Warning (1 Sam. 8:10-18) Conscription –Military (vv. 11-12) –Servants (vv. 12-13, 16, 17) Taxation –Produce of the land (vv. 14-15) –Livestock (v. 17) Their response? (v. 18) God’s response? (v. 18)