DISCOVER BIBLE | 1 KINGS 12-16 (2 CHRONICLES 10-17)

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 12-16:

i) Solomon's successor - 1 Kings 12:1-20.

ii) Rehoboam made king - 1 Kings 12:1

iii) Revolt of the 10 tribes - 1 Kings 12:2-19.

iv) Jeroboam made king in Israel - 1 Kings 12:20.

v) The command for Peace - 1 Kings 12:21-25.

vi) Jeroboam's reign over Israel - 1 Kings 12:26-14:20.

vii) Rehoboam's reign over Judah - 1 Kings 14:21-31.

viii) Abijah's reign over Judah - 1 Kings 15:1-8.

ix) Asa's reign over Judah - 1 Kings 15:9-24.

x) Nadab's reign over Israel - 1 Kings 15:25-32.

xi) Baasha's reign over Israel - 1 Kings 15:33-16:7.

xii) Elah's reign over Israel - 1 Kings 16:8-14.

xiii) Zimri's reign over Israel - 1 Kings 16:15-20.

xiv) Omri's reign over Israel - 1 Kings 16:21-28.

xv) Ahab's accession to the throne - 1 Kings 16:29-34.

b) 2 Chronicles 10-17:

i) Apostasy of the Northern Tribes - 2 Chronicles 10:1-11:23.

ii) Apostasy and repentance of Rehoboam - 2 Chronicles 12:1-16.

iii) Abijah and Asa's reigns - 2 Chronicles 13:1-16:14.

iv) Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa - 2 Chronicles 17:1-5.

v) Revival under Jehoshaphat - 2 Chronicles 17:6-9.

vi) Jehoshaphat's power increased - 2 Chronicles 17:10-19.

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.