Israel as a Monarchy
A Survey of the Bible
1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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The Reign of Saul
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)
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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
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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
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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)
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David’s Rise to Power (continued)
Death of Samuel (1 Sam 25:1a) – at Ramah
Abigail Pleads for Mercy (1 Sam 25:1b-39a) – at Carmel
New and Former Wives (1 Sam 25:39b-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)
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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)
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David Becomes King
David King over Judah (2 Sam 2:1-4a) – ca 1011 BC
Kindness to Men of Jabesh (2 Sam 2:4b-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 3:1-4a) – 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)
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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, 1Kgs 2:11; 1 Chron 3:4b,
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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 6:12a)
Arrangements for Return (1 Chron 15:1-10) – in Jerusalem
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David Becomes King (continued)
Triumphant return of Ark (2 Sam 6:12b-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)
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Period of the Wars
First Philistine Battle (2 Sam 21:15-17a)
David leaves Active Service (2 Sam 21:17b)
Other Philistine Battles (2 Sam 21:18-22; 1 Chron 20:4-8)
Summary of Defeats (2 Sam8:1; 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 20:1a)
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)
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Period of the Wars (continued)
Nathan rebukes David (2 Sam 12:1-12)
David acknowledges Sin (2 Sam 12:13a)
David Prays for Forgiveness (Psalm 51)
David Mourns and Prays (2 Sam 12:13b-17)
Fast ends upon Death (2 Sam 12:18-23)
Capture of Rabbah (2 Sam 12:26-31; 1 Chron 20:1b-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)
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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)
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Absalom’s Rebellion
Solomon Born (2 Sam 12:24,25) – in Jerusalem
David’s Family Increases (2 Sam 5:13-16; 1 Chron 3:4c-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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Preparations for Building the Temple
Temple Site Designated (1 Chron 22:1)
Materials Ordered (1 Chron 22:2-5)
Solomon given a Task (1 Chron22:6-16)
Leaders to Assist (1 Chron 22:17-19)
David writes a Song of Dedication for the Temple (Psalm 30)
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The National Convention
Levites Assembled (1 Chron 23:1a, 2-6)
Gershonites (1 Chron 23:7-11)
Kohathites (1 Chron 23:12-20, 24:20-25)
Merarites (1 Chron 23:21-23, 24:26-30a)
Levites duties changed (1 Chron 23:24-27, 24:30b)
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)
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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 23:1b)
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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 6:9b, 18; 2 Chron 3:5-7a)
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 3:9b)
Most Holy Place (1 Kings 6:16,17,19-22; 2 Chron 3:8,9a)
The Cherubim (1 Kings 6:23-28; 2 Chron 3:10-13)
The Veil (2 Chron 3:14)
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Building of the Temple (continued)
The Walls and Floors (1 Kings 6:15,29,30; 2 Chron 3:7b)
The Doors (1 Kings 6:31-35)
Completion of Construction (1 Kings 6:9a,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 7:23-26,39b; 2 Chron 4:2-5,10,6c)
The Stands (1 Kings 7:27-37)
The Bronze Basins ( 1 Kings 7:38,39a; 2 Chron 4:6a,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
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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)
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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
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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,
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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)
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The Proverbs of Solomon
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The Songs of Solomon
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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 9:30,31a) – ca 931 BC
Solomon’s Successor (2 Chron 9:31b)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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