Like the books of 1 and 2 samuel, 1 and 2 kings originally were one book. In the following years, the number of states has grown steadily due to expansion to the west, conquest and purchase of lands by the american government, and division of existing states to the current number of 50 united states. For an outline of both 1 and 2 kings see introduction to 1 kings. The second half of the book looks to the characters of the kings of israel and judah as well as the prophets nathan, ahijah, elijah, and micaiah. The book of 1 kings begins with the historical record of davids death and ends with ahaziahs two year reign over israel 970 to 844 bc. Outline of 2 kings floral heights church of christ.
The two books of kings are regarded by many as the last part of a work commonly known as the deuteronomistic history. In the hebrew bible the book of kings continued the narrative started in samuel. Half of 1 kings covers the rise and fall of solomon. These blessings and curses were all promised to israel in the book of deuteronomy. Secession and idolatry 12 22 b1 the reign of king rehoboam as marred by secession 12. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Volume 12 covers the book of 1 kings and contains the kjv. Introduction to the book of 1 kings in the bible learn religions. The construction of the temple and solomons private residence. This link is provided solely for the users convenience. It focuses on the kings of israel for the first part of the book. Intro to 1 kings biblica the international bible society.
The books of kings show us how faithful god is to his people. The tradition is that it was written by the prophet jeremiah. The jerusalem bible divides the two books of kings into eight sections. The book of 1 kings outline by jude esakkiraj attribution to sweet publishing. The first half of 1 kings concerns the history of israel from completion of the story of the great king david in the events of the succession of david\s son, solomon, and david\s death. To get from suriname, south america to pittsburgh pennsylvania dottie and i will take four flights. As the illustrious life of king david draws to a close, only some quick thinking by the prophet nathan and solomons mom bathsheba prevents adonijah from stealing the throne from solomon, the rightful king. In kings, davids son solomon leads israel to greatness, only to.
Today we will put faith to work trusting four pilots and copilots, four flight crews, three airplanes and many air traffic. David grows old and abishag is given to him for warmth. Adonijah, davids fourth but oldest living son, attempts to take over the throne 1. Like samuel, the two books of kings were originally one book. There is a great deal of time spent on solomons kingdom and how it degraded through his reign. Some scholars place the date of composition of 1,2 kings in the time. Four royal children with superpowers go off on an adventure to prove their ability to rule as kings while undermining powerful gods. This summary of the book of 1 kings provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 kings. The latter tells the story of israel from its settlement in the land joshua and judges through the transition from judgeship to monarchy under samuel, saul, and david 1 and 2 samuel to the reign of solomon, the disintegration of the united kingdom into.
The deuteronomistic history along with the pentateuch forms a single historical narrative stretching from creation to exile. The date of the composition of the kings can be fixed, with much greater facility and certainty than that. In the hebrew bible the book of kings continued the narrative. Weve provided this outline of 1 kings and this outline of 2 kings to aid in your study of gods word. By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the united states conference of catholic bishops.
Originally one book, 1 and 2 kings get their names from the fact that. The divine promises given to the patriarchs and to david are an important theme in 12 kings. The books of first and second kings were originally one book in the hebrew bible, but were later divided into two books. A popular title would be advice on how to choose a wife. The greek translation of the ot, the septuagint lxx, divided the book in t. For pastors that are short on preparation time, but dont want to cut corners on the quality of preparation, this volume will be an excellent resource. As i write this outline i am soaring in a jet plane about 30,000 feet in the air. King david, king solomon, rehoboam, jeroboam, elijah, ahab, and jezebel. Solomon and other kings of israel, king ahab and jezebel, the prophet elijah, solomons temple.
Bartsch, wordexplain 3 a3 the dissolution of national unity and true worship. The book of kings was originally one book that was later divided into i kings and ii kings. In these four books the history of the nation is traced from the time of its greatest extent, influence, and prosperity under david and solomon to the division and finally the captivity and exile of both kingdoms. Wherefore his servants said unto him, let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin. Old testament student study guide the church of jesus. This summary of the book of 2 kings provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 kings. A beka book kings of israel student study outline third edition. Relive the kingdom of israel in the book of kings 1 and 2. After all the adventures maggie hope has had especially in book 8, the prisoner in the castle, you could expect she would be in a dark place. Title first and second kings were originally one book, called in the hebrew text, kings, from the first word in 1. The book of 1 kings does not specifically name its author. What if you could study 1 kings with your favorite bible scholars from across the ages. Watch our overview video on the books of 12 kings, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
God establishes solomons reign over israel 1 kgs 15 god establishes his temple in jerusalem 1 kgs 69 solomon turns from god. The united monarchy and the golden age of solomon chapters 111. They contain the account of israel from solomon until the destruction of judah. These are the kings for both the united kingdom and later the divided kingdom. With some luck the current book 9, the kings justice, marks the transition from that dark place to the maggie hope we have enjoyed over the years. The book of 2 kings zooms in on one particular problem that manifest the reason there were only three kings out of 32 that put their faith, confidence and trust in jehovah. The book of 1 kings provides an account of the death of david, the reign of his son. We see the full spectrum of gods dealings with israel. First kings records the death of david, the reign of solomon, the building of the temple, death of solomon, division of the kingdom under rehoboam and jeroboam, and the history of the two kingdoms to the reign of jehoram over judah, and ahaziah over samaria. Contact the seller opens in a new window or tab and request a shipping method to your location. We derive our english title kings from jeromes vulgate, the latin translation of the bible.
American indian bible institute is recognized by the united states government as a 501c3 non profit corporation. The deuteronomistic history, of which 1 kings is a part, addresses the questions of those who had experienced the fall of the north to assyria in 722721 b. Primarily the book of 1 kings is a history book of the nation of israel. This book is the sequel to 1 and 2 samuel and begins by tracing solomons rise to kingship after the death of david. Solomon has adonijah executed along with the rest of his enemies, and gets to work building an empire. The book of 1 kings may be divided into three major parts. A basic study and outline of the book of 1 kings a basic study and outline of the book of 1 kings. These two books are about all the kings of israel and judah except the first two and the great prophets are also introduced, some of whom are named and some of whom are not.
This unique resource is designed to empower pastors and leaders to effectively preach and teach gods word. Known as kings 1 and 2 in english bibles, the book of kings is originally a single book that recounts the rule of israels kings from davids son solomon up until the time of israels exile, the final result of israels disobedience. Old testament student study guide prepared by the church educational system published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints salt lake city, utah. Adonijah attempts to usurp the kingdom of israel from his father david 1 all. By providing this link, the united states conference of catholic bishops assumes no responsibility for, nor does it necessarily endorse, the.
The text is especially relevant for discussions of prophets and prophecy in the book of kings because it associates the inscription with israels war against the arameans see 2 kings 814. At the declaration of independence, the united states consisted of states, former colonies of the united kingdom. Whoever the author was, it is clear that he was familiar with the book of deuteronomyas. Israels kings and conflicts 1 kings equipping site.