“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” —Proverbs 1:7 (ESV)

Bible Engagement: Week 14, United Kingdom/Solomon

Book of 1 Kings—originally written as one book, Kings
Author: unknown, possibly Jeremiah the prophet
Audience: the Israelites possibly during the Babylonian exile
Genre: selective narrative from other historical records
When: possibly around 650 B.C.
Why: possibly to outline the decline of Israel from the united kingdom under Solomon to the divided kingdoms with an emphasis on the role of Elijah the prophet

Tier 1: Psalms 145-150
Tier 2: 2 Samuel 23-24; Psalms 145-150
Tier 3: 2 Samuel 23-24; 1 Kings 1-2:12; 1 Chronicles 29:26-30; Psalms 145-150

Tier 1 Questions

1. Today contains our last long section of Psalms. Note a few themes.
   

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. The end of 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles and the beginning of 1 Kings overlap talking about the end of David’s reign and beginning of Solomon’s reign as king of Israel. David’s son
   Reveal Answer
   tried crowning himself as king before Solomon. (see 1 Kings 1:5)

• Who did he not invite to his coronation? (see 1 Kings 1:25-27)

Application

1. What can you praise God about today? Write a short psalm of praise to God.