DISCOVER BIBLE | 1 KINGS 9-11 (2 CHRONICLES 8-9)

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 9-11:

i) God's covenant with Solomon - 1 Kings 9:1-9.

ii) Solomon's activity and fame - 1 Kings 9:10-10:29.

iii) Solomon's fall and demise - 1 Kings 11:1-43.

b) 2 Chronicles 8-9:

i) Solomon's accomplishments - 2 Chronicles 8:1-18.

ii) The praise heaped upon Solomon - 2 Chronicels 9:1-31.

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.