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Questions and Answers
King David could not get ________________
King David could not get ________________
warm
What three things did the young virgin do?
What three things did the young virgin do?
1). Stand before the King 2). Care for him 3). Lie in his bosom
Where was the young woman from?
Where was the young woman from?
Shunammite
Who exalted himself and who was his mother?
Who exalted himself and who was his mother?
What did Adonijah prepare for himself?
What did Adonijah prepare for himself?
How was Adonijah described?
How was Adonijah described?
Where did Adonijah sacrifice the sheep, oxen, and fattened cattle?
Where did Adonijah sacrifice the sheep, oxen, and fattened cattle?
Who did Adonijah not invite?
Who did Adonijah not invite?
Who was the mother of Solomon?
Who was the mother of Solomon?
Who told King David that Adonijah had declared himself king?
Who told King David that Adonijah had declared himself king?
What did Solomon ride?
What did Solomon ride?
Who anointed Solomon?
Who anointed Solomon?
How did Adonijah describe Jonathan the son of Abiathar?
How did Adonijah describe Jonathan the son of Abiathar?
What did Adonijah take hold of after he heard Solomon became king?
What did Adonijah take hold of after he heard Solomon became king?
What did King Solomon tell Adonijah at the end of chapter 1?
What did King Solomon tell Adonijah at the end of chapter 1?
How many years did King David reign?
How many years did King David reign?
What did Adonijah request from King Solomon?
What did Adonijah request from King Solomon?
Who did King David tell Solomon to let his gray hair go down to the grave in peace?
Who did King David tell Solomon to let his gray hair go down to the grave in peace?
Who did King David tell Solomon to show kindness to?
Who did King David tell Solomon to show kindness to?
Who did King David tell Solomon to let his gray hair go down to the grave in peace?
Who did King David tell Solomon to let his gray hair go down to the grave in peace?
Why did King Solomon not kill Abiathar the priest right away?
Why did King Solomon not kill Abiathar the priest right away?
Whose innocent blood did Joab shed?
Whose innocent blood did Joab shed?
What did King Solomon tell Shimei?
What did King Solomon tell Shimei?
When news came to Joab about Abiathar the priest, where did he run to and what did he take hold of?
When news came to Joab about Abiathar the priest, where did he run to and what did he take hold of?
Who did King Solomon send to kill Joab?
Who did King Solomon send to kill Joab?
Where was Joab buried?
Where was Joab buried?
Who did King Solomon put (in place of Joab) over the army?
Who did King Solomon put (in place of Joab) over the army?
Who did King Solomon put over Abiathar the priest?
Who did King Solomon put over Abiathar the priest?
Who struck down and killed Shimei?
Who struck down and killed Shimei?
At the end of how many years did the 2 slaves of Shimei run away to Achish?
At the end of how many years did the 2 slaves of Shimei run away to Achish?
Who did King Solomon make a treaty with?
Who did King Solomon make a treaty with?
Where did King Solomon take Pharaoh's daughter to?
Where did King Solomon take Pharaoh's daughter to?
Where did people sacrifice and why?
Where did people sacrifice and why?
Where did King Solomon go to sacrifice his offerings?
Where did King Solomon go to sacrifice his offerings?
How many offerings did King Solomon offer?
How many offerings did King Solomon offer?
How was Solomon different than his father David?
How was Solomon different than his father David?
Study Notes
King David's Late Life and Succession
- King David was physically weak and unable to stay warm, prompting the search for a young woman to care for him (1 Kings 1:1-2).
- A Shunammite virgin was chosen to attend to King David, performing three key tasks: standing before him, caring for him, and lying close to him (1 Kings 1:2-3).
- Adonijah, the son of Haggith and described as good-looking, declared himself king, seeking to position himself for succession (1 Kings 1:4-5).
Adonijah's Actions and Consequences
- Adonijah prepared a lavish display of chariots, horsemen, and fifty men to announce his claim to the throne (1 Kings 1:5).
- He held a sacrificial feast at Zoheleth near En Rogel but excluded key figures such as Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, and Solomon from the gathering (1 Kings 1:9-10).
- Solomon, Bathsheba's son, was anointed king by Zadok the priest in a ceremonial act affirming his legitimacy (1 Kings 1:38-39).
Bathsheba and Solomon's Ascendance
- Bathsheba informed King David of Adonijah's self-proclamation, underscoring the tension and urgency surrounding the succession (1 Kings 1:11).
- Following Solomon's anointing, Adonijah sought refuge by grasping the horns of the altar, representing a plea for mercy (1 Kings 1:50).
- King Solomon ultimately spared Adonijah's life, instructing him to return home (1 Kings 1:53).
King David's Final Instructions
- King David reigned for 40 years—7 in Hebron and 33 in Jerusalem—providing a timeline for the transition of power (1 Kings 2:11).
- Adonijah requested to marry Abishag, raising tensions regarding the throne (1 Kings 2:17).
- David cautioned Solomon to treat Joab and Shimei with care, specifically instructing Solomon about punishing Joab for bloodshed (1 Kings 2:5-6, 2:8-9).
Consolidation of Power by Solomon
- Solomon's decision to spare Abiathar was influenced by Abiathar's loyalty and service during David's reign (1 Kings 2:26).
- Joab's betrayal resulted in his execution by Benaiah as ordered by Solomon, thereby solidifying Solomon's authority (1 Kings 2:29, 2:34).
- Solomon appointed Benaiah as the commander of the army and Zadok as the priest in place of Abiathar, ensuring loyal leadership (1 Kings 2:35).
Solomon's Governance and Alliances
- Solomon formed a political alliance by marrying Pharaoh's daughter, merging Egyptian and Israelite interests (1 Kings 3:1).
- They moved her to the City of David, linking royal families (1 Kings 3:1).
- People continued to sacrifice at high places due to the absence of a temple, and Solomon traveled to Gibeon to make a significant offering of 1,000 burnt offerings (1 Kings 3:2-4).
Solomon's Wisdom and Leadership
- Solomon's approach differed from David's, focusing more on royal diplomacy and external relationships rather than solely on military strength (1 Kings 3:3).
- The narrative sets the stage for Solomon's growth as a ruler and his eventual recognition for wisdom granted by God following his acts of sacrifice and prayer (1 Kings 3:5).
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