DISCOVER BIBLE | 1 KINGS 1-4 (1 CHRONICLES 22-29)

1. Introduction

a) The Bible is full of wonderful stories and special truth. What we want to do is to discover the Bible.  

b) Psalm 119:11 says, "Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." 

c) Nurture and grow your understanding of the Bible as you read and discover the Bible.  

2. Outline: 

@1. In order to help you correlate these sections of scripture, we are going to parallel portions of each book which cover the same events.

@2. As you study in this way, you will begin to see how the different emphases of the writers directed their choice of materials. 

a) 1 Kings 1-4:

i) The last days of David - 1 Kings 1:1-2:11.

ii) Abishag ministers to David - 1 Kings 1:1-4.

iii) Adonijah usurps the throne - 1 Kings 1:5-31.

iv) Solomon appointed king - 1 Kings 1:32-40.

v) Adonijah's reaction - 1 Kings 1:41-53.

vi) David charges Solomon - 1 Kings 2:1-9.

vii) The death of David - 1 Kings 2:10-18.

viii) The beginning of the reign of Solomon - 1 Kings 2:19-4:34.

ix) He ascends the throne - 1 Kings 2:12.

x) He removes his enemies - 1 Kings 2:13-3:2.

xi) He prays for wisdom - 1 Kings 3:3-28.

xii) His staff and reign - 1 Kings 4:1-34.

b) 1 Chronicles 22-29:

i) David prepares materials for the Temple - 1 Chronicles 22:1-9.

ii) Preparations for operating the Temple - 1 Chronicles 23:1-27:34.

iii) The great convocation - 1 Chronicles 28:1-8.

iv) The charge to Solomon - 1 Chronicles 28:9-21.

v) David challenges the people - 1 Chronicles 29:1-9.

vi) David prays - 1 Chronicles 29:10-29.

vii) Solomon enthroned - 1 Chronicles 29:20-25.

viii) The death of David - 1 Chronicles 29:26-30.

3. Major Places in Order:

a) Jerusalem, Shechem.

4. Major People in Order;

a) David, Solomon, Rehoboam, Jeroboam, Jehoshaphat.

5. Amount of Time Covered:

a) Approximately 90 years.