The Lord and the Turmoil

Introduction to the Bible Session 11 2 Samuel 1-24 (selected) and 1 Kings 1-11 (selected)

David – Part 2 and Solomon

The tribes of Israel are clearly divided in their loyalties. David’s tribe of Judah rallies around him while all the remaining tribes of Israel are supporters of Saul’s family. As David unites all the tribes behind himself, 2 Samuel tells the story of David’s reign and death and the transition to the reign of David’s son, Solomon. The first eleven chapters of 1 Kings relate the history of Solomon. Most noteworthy is his building of the Temple in Jerusalem, which is followed in later years by his loss of faith. The potential for turmoil clearly faces the land of Israel.

I. David the King 2 Samuel 1:1-19 David reacts to the deaths of Saul and Jonathan 2:1-11 David over Judah/Ishbosheth over Israel 2:12-17 Tension from the start 3:6, 17-19, 24-25, 30-39 David mourns Abner 4:5-12 Ishbosheth killed 5:1-5 David made king over Judah and Israel 5:6-13 David at Jerusalem 7:1-17 God’s covenant with David 8:15 Summary of David’s reign 11:1-12:15 David’s sin and repentance (Psalm 51/Psalm 32) 15:1-17 Absalom’s conspiracy and David’s flight (Psalm 3) 17:24-25; 18:1-5 Stage set for battle 18:6-15, 31-33 Absalom dies 19:1-8 David’s reaction 1 Kings 2:1-4 David’s advice to Solomon 1 Kings 2:10-12 David’s death/Solomon becomes king II. Solomon follows David 1 Kings 3:1-4 Solomon’s start 3:5-9 Solomon’s prayer 3:10-15 God’s answer 3:16-28 Solomon’s wisdom 4:20-34 Solomon’s security, wealth, wisdom 6:11-14, 38 The first Temple built in Jerusalem 6:22-30 Prayer of Dedication 9:1-9 The Lord appears to Solomon 11:1-8 Solomon turns from the Lord 11:9-13 God’s judgment on Solomon 11:41-43 Death of Solomon