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What is the concluding book of the Deuteronomistic history?
What is the concluding book of the Deuteronomistic history?
The Books of Kings were written to provide a theological explanation for the destruction of which kingdom?
The Books of Kings were written to provide a theological explanation for the destruction of which kingdom?
The two books of Kings present a history of ancient Israel and Judah from the death of which king?
The two books of Kings present a history of ancient Israel and Judah from the death of which king?
Scholars tend to treat the two books of Kings as consisting of a first edition from the late 7th century BCE and a second edition from the mid-6th century BCE. What is the approximate time span between these editions?
Scholars tend to treat the two books of Kings as consisting of a first edition from the late 7th century BCE and a second edition from the mid-6th century BCE. What is the approximate time span between these editions?
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According to the Jerusalem Bible, into how many sections are the two Books of Kings divided?
According to the Jerusalem Bible, into how many sections are the two Books of Kings divided?
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Which section of the Books of Kings covers 'The Elijah cycle'?
Which section of the Books of Kings covers 'The Elijah cycle'?
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Which period is covered in the section 'The two kingdoms to the fall of Samaria' in the Books of Kings?
Which period is covered in the section 'The two kingdoms to the fall of Samaria' in the Books of Kings?
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What period does the Book of Kings cover from the death of King David to the release of Jehoiachin from imprisonment in Babylon?
What period does the Book of Kings cover from the death of King David to the release of Jehoiachin from imprisonment in Babylon?
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Who tore his cloak into twelve parts and gave ten of them to Jeroboam?
Who tore his cloak into twelve parts and gave ten of them to Jeroboam?
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What did Jeroboam do when Rehoboam declared he would treat the people worse?
What did Jeroboam do when Rehoboam declared he would treat the people worse?
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What did Jeroboam do to prevent his tribes from defecting to the House of David?
What did Jeroboam do to prevent his tribes from defecting to the House of David?
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Who prophesied the end of the House of Jeroboam?
Who prophesied the end of the House of Jeroboam?
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Who succeeded Jeroboam?
Who succeeded Jeroboam?
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What did Jeroboam's wife do when his son Abijah became ill?
What did Jeroboam's wife do when his son Abijah became ill?
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What did Jeroboam do when a prophet announced the birth of a Davidic king named Josiah?
What did Jeroboam do when a prophet announced the birth of a Davidic king named Josiah?
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What prevented Rehoboam from amassing an army to attack the north?
What prevented Rehoboam from amassing an army to attack the north?
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What did the Israelites do when Rehoboam sent a new minister of forced labour named Adoniram?
What did the Israelites do when Rehoboam sent a new minister of forced labour named Adoniram?
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Who attempted to claim the throne with the support of Joab and Abiathar?
Who attempted to claim the throne with the support of Joab and Abiathar?
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Who was anointed as king, causing Adonijah to fear for his life?
Who was anointed as king, causing Adonijah to fear for his life?
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Who was punished by Solomon for their support of Adonijah?
Who was punished by Solomon for their support of Adonijah?
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Who did Solomon replace with Benaiah?
Who did Solomon replace with Benaiah?
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Who did Solomon order to stay in Jerusalem and later put to death for leaving the city?
Who did Solomon order to stay in Jerusalem and later put to death for leaving the city?
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With which country did Solomon make an alliance and marry the Pharaoh's daughter?
With which country did Solomon make an alliance and marry the Pharaoh's daughter?
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What did Solomon ask for in a dream and was granted by God?
What did Solomon ask for in a dream and was granted by God?
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How many wives and concubines did Solomon amass?
How many wives and concubines did Solomon amass?
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What is the approximate time period when David probably lived?
What is the approximate time period when David probably lived?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'bytdwd' (𐤁𐤉𐤕𐤃𐤅𐤃) found on the Tel Dan stele?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'bytdwd' (𐤁𐤉𐤕𐤃𐤅𐤃) found on the Tel Dan stele?
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What is known about David's life outside of biblical literature?
What is known about David's life outside of biblical literature?
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What event led to David going into hiding?
What event led to David going into hiding?
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What did David become famous for in the biblical narrative of the Books of Samuel?
What did David become famous for in the biblical narrative of the Books of Samuel?
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What is the significance of the Mesha stele in relation to David?
What is the significance of the Mesha stele in relation to David?
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According to Jewish works, when did David ascend the throne as the king of Judah?
According to Jewish works, when did David ascend the throne as the king of Judah?
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What is the meaning of David's name in Biblical Hebrew?
What is the meaning of David's name in Biblical Hebrew?
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Where does David take refuge after leaving the city of Keilah?
Where does David take refuge after leaving the city of Keilah?
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Who advises David to take the opportunity to kill Saul, but David declines?
Who advises David to take the opportunity to kill Saul, but David declines?
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Where does David go to seek sanctuary when he begins to doubt Saul's sincerity?
Where does David go to seek sanctuary when he begins to doubt Saul's sincerity?
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To whom does David appeal for sanctuary when he doubts Saul's sincerity?
To whom does David appeal for sanctuary when he doubts Saul's sincerity?
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Where does David reside with permission from Achish, close to the border between Philistia and Judah?
Where does David reside with permission from Achish, close to the border between Philistia and Judah?
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Who does David raid to ingratiate himself with Achish and the Philistines?
Who does David raid to ingratiate himself with Achish and the Philistines?
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Who comes to believe that David had become a loyal vassal to Achish?
Who comes to believe that David had become a loyal vassal to Achish?
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Who instructs David to raid the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites?
Who instructs David to raid the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites?
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Where does David and his men raid, but lead the royal court to believe they are attacking the Israelites, the Jerahmeelites, and the Kenites?
Where does David and his men raid, but lead the royal court to believe they are attacking the Israelites, the Jerahmeelites, and the Kenites?
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Where did David bring the Ark of the Covenant?
Where did David bring the Ark of the Covenant?
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Who attempted to overthrow David?
Who attempted to overthrow David?
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Why was David denied the opportunity to build a temple to Yahweh?
Why was David denied the opportunity to build a temple to Yahweh?
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Who was chosen as David's successor over his eldest son Adonijah?
Who was chosen as David's successor over his eldest son Adonijah?
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In what Jewish prophetic literature is David honored as an ideal king and forefather of the Hebrew Messiah?
In what Jewish prophetic literature is David honored as an ideal king and forefather of the Hebrew Messiah?
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How is David represented in post-biblical Jewish tradition?
How is David represented in post-biblical Jewish tradition?
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How did early Christians interpret Jesus' life in relation to David?
How did early Christians interpret Jesus' life in relation to David?
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In the Quran and hadith, how is David described?
In the Quran and hadith, how is David described?
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Study Notes
The Last Years of the Kingdom of Judah
- Adonijah, David's fourth son, attempts to claim the throne with the support of Joab and Abiathar, but is thwarted by Nathan and Bathsheba.
- Solomon is anointed as king, causing Adonijah to fear for his life and seek sanctuary.
- Solomon punishes Adonijah and Abiathar for their support of Adonijah, fulfilling a prophecy made to Eli in 1 Samuel.
- Solomon replaces Joab with Benaiah and Abiathar with Zadok, consolidating his power.
- Solomon orders Shimei, who cursed David, to stay in Jerusalem and later has him put to death for leaving the city.
- Solomon makes an alliance with Egypt and marries the Pharaoh's daughter.
- Solomon asks for wisdom in a dream and is granted wealth, honor, and longevity by God.
- Solomon builds the Temple and his palace over a period of twenty years, including a dedication ceremony with sacrifices and a fourteen-day celebration.
- Solomon gives twenty towns in Galilee to Hiram as thanks for his help, but they are virtually worthless.
- Solomon builds a navy, receives a visit from the Queen of Sheba, and becomes a net exporter of golden goods.
- Solomon amasses 700 wives and 300 concubines, leading to his decline as he adopts elements from their religions and builds shrines to foreign deities.
- God informs Solomon that because he has broken his commandments, the kingdom will be taken away from his son, and Solomon begins to amass enemies.
The Life and Legacy of King David
- David is anointed as king by the tribe of Judah and later by all tribes of Israel after the deaths of Saul and Jonathan
- He conquers Jerusalem, making it the capital of a united Israel, and brings the Ark of the Covenant to the city
- David commits adultery with Bathsheba and orchestrates the death of her husband, Uriah the Hittite
- His son Absalom attempts to overthrow him, leading to David's return to Jerusalem after Absalom's death
- David desires to build a temple to Yahweh but is denied due to the bloodshed in his reign
- He dies at age 70 and chooses Solomon, his son with Bathsheba, as his successor over his eldest son Adonijah
- David is honored as an ideal king and forefather of the Hebrew Messiah in Jewish prophetic literature
- He is richly represented in post-biblical Jewish tradition and referenced in the New Testament
- Early Christians interpreted Jesus' life in light of references to David, as Jesus is described as directly descended from David
- In the Quran and hadith, David is described as an Israelite king and a prophet of Allah
- The biblical David has inspired many interpretations in art and literature over the centuries
- The First Book of Samuel and the First Book of Chronicles identify David as the son of Jesse, the Bethlehemite, and the youngest of eight sons
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Test your knowledge of the tumultuous last years of the Kingdom of Judah with this quiz. Explore the power struggles, alliances, and key events during the reign of King Solomon, as well as the consequences of his actions as depicted in biblical texts.
