Solomon, Where Life and the Bible Meet

Aa – The Life of Solomon Where Life and the Bible Meet

Ab – The Outline for the Life of Solomon

Ac – The Life of Solomon from a Messianic Jewish Perspective

Ad – Glossary

Ae – The Chronology of First and Second Kings

Af – The Political Situation in First and Second Kings

Ag – What is the Difference between Kings and Chronicles?

Ah – The Message of Ecclesiastes

Ai – King Solomon: Money, Sex, and Power First Kings 1:1 to 11:43

Aj – Solomon’s Rise to Power First Kings 1: 1-53

Ak – King Me! First Kings 1: 1-10

Al – A Royal Conspiracy First Kings 1: 11-31

Am – The Party’s Over First Kings 1:32-53 and First Chronicles 29:21-25

An – Solomon’s Consolidation of Power First Kings 2: 1-46

Ao – David’s Last Words First Kings 2:1-12 and First Chronicles 29:26-30

Ap – Putting the Kingdom First First Kings 2: 13-46

Aq – Solomon Asks for Wisdom First Kings 3: 1-28

Ar – Historical Details Related to First Kings 3:1 to 4:34

Ar – Historical Details Related to First Kings 3:1 to 4:34

As – Solomon’s Wish First Kings 3:1-15 and Second Chronicles 1:1-13

At – A Wise Ruling First Kings 3: 16-28

Au – Solomon’s Kingdom First Kings 4: 1-28

Av – Solomon’s Wisdom First Kings 4: 29-34

Aw – Practical Applications from First Kings 3:1 to 4:34

Ax – Solomon’s Temple First Kings 5:1 to 7:51 and Second Chronicles 2:1-18

Ay – Historical Details Related to First Kings 5:1 to 9:9

Az – Materials and Labor for the Temple First Kings 5:1-18 and 2 Chronicles 2:1-18

Ba – This New House First Kings 6:1-14 and Second Chronicles 3:1-7 and 15-17

Bb – Inside Solomon’s Temple First Kings 6:15-38 and 2 Chronicles 3:8-14

Bc – The Furniture in God’s House 1 Kings 7:13-51 and 2 Chronicles 4:1 to 5:1

Bd – Hiram, a Master Craftsman First Kings 7:13-14 and Second Chronicles 4:1

Be – Two Bronze Pillars First Kings 7: 15-22

Bf – The Bronze Sea First Kings 7:23-26 and Second Chronicles 4:2-5

Bg – Ten Mobile Bronze Wash-Carts First Kings 7:27-39 and 2 Chronicles 4:6

Bh – The Summary of Hiram’s Work 1 Kings 7:40-47 and 2 Chronicles 4:11-18

Bi – The Gold Furniture of Solomon’s Temple 1 Kgs 7:48-51 & 2 Chron 4:7-10

Bj – The Ark Brought to the Temple First Kings 8:1-11 and 2 Chronicles 5:2-14

Bk – Solomon’s Prayer First Kings 8:12-66 and Second Chronicles 6:1 to 7:10

Bl – Solomon’s Blessing First Kings 8:12-21 and Second Chronicles 6:1-11

Bm – Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication 1 Kings 8:22-30 and 2 Chronicles 6:12-21

Bn – Solomon’s Prayer of Intercession 1 Kings 8:31-61 and 2 Chronicles 6:22-42

Bo – Fire from Heaven 1 Kings 8:54-66 and 2 Chronicles 7:1-10

Bp – His Love Endures Forever Psalm 136: 1-26

Bq – Solomon Builds His Palace First Kings 7: 1-12

Br – Solomon’s Choice First Kings 9:1-28 and Second Chronicles 7:11-22

Bs – Historical Details Related to First Kings 9:10 to 11:43

Bt – Practical Application from First Kings 9:10 to 11:43

Bu – Solomon and the Queen of Sheba First Kings 10:1-13 and 2 Chronicles 9:1-12

Bv – Solomon’s Treasure First Kings 10:14-29 and 2 Chronicles 1:14-17 and 9:13-28

Bw – Solomon’s Decline First Kings 11: 1-42

Bx – Solomon’s Wives First Kings 11: 1-8

By – The Fall of the House of David First Kings 11: 9-25

Bz – The First Prophecy of Ahijah First Kings 11: 26-40

Ca – Solomon’s Death First Kings 11:41-43 and Second Chronicles 9:29-31

Cb – Ecclesiastes: Finding Joy within the Frustrations of Life 1:1 to 12:14

Cc – The Failure of Earthly Things Ecclesiastes 1: 1-11

Cd – The Search for Satisfaction 1:12 to 2:26

Ce – Wisdom is Pointless Ecclesiastes 1: 12-18

Cf – Pleasure is Pointless Ecclesiastes 2: 1-11

Cg – Death Renders Wisdom and Folly Pointless Ecclesiastes 2: 11-17

Ch – Work is Pointless Ecclesiastes 2: 18-23

Ci – The Life of Faith Ecclesiastes 2: 24-26

Cj – All in Good Time Ecclesiastes 3: 1-15

Ck – Death and Injustice Ecclesiastes 3:16 to 4:3

Cl – The Rat Race Ecclesiastes 4: 4-8

Cm – The First Summary: A Backward Glance Over Ecclesiastes 1:1 to 4:8

Cn – Interlude: Some Reflections, Maxims and Home Truths Ecc 4:9 to 5:12

Co – The Bitterness of Disappointment Ecclesiastes 5:13 to 6:12

Cp – A Second Summary: A backward glance over Ecclesiastes 4:9 to 6:12

Cq – Interlude: More Reflections, Maxims and Home Truths Ecc 7: 1-12

Cr – The Crook in the Lot Ecclesiastes 7: 13-22

Cs -The Search Goes On Ecclesiastes 7: 23-29

Ct – Frustration Ecclesiastes 8: 1-17

Cu – Love or Hate? Ecclesiastes 9: 1-18

Cv – A Third Summary: A Backward Glance Over Ecclesiastes 7:1 to 9:18

Cw – Interlude: Be Sensible Ecclesiastes 10: 1-20

Cx – Work Diligently, Live Joyously and Responsibly Ecc 11:1 to 12:8

Cy – The Conclusion of the Matter Ecclesiastes 12: 9-14

Cz – The Divided Kingdom 1 Kings 12:1 to 16:34 and 2 Chronicles 10:1 to 17:1

Da – Historical Details Related to First Kings 12:1 to 16:34

Db – The Personal Implications of 1 Kings 12:1 to 16:34 and 2 Chron 10:1 to 17:1

Dc – A House Divided First Kings 12:1-24 and Second Chronicles 10:1 to 11:4

Dd – Golden Calves at Dan and Bethel First Kings 12: 25-33

De – Rehoboam Received Many Blessings Second Chronicles 11: 5-23

Df – A Tale of Two Prophets First Kings 13: 1-34

Dg – The Second Prophecy of Ahijah First Kings 14: 1-20

Dh – The Kings of Judah 1 Kings 14:21 to 15:29 and 2 Chronicles 12:1 to 17:1

Di – Rehoboam King of Judah 1 Kings 14:21-31 and Second Chronicles 12:1-16

Dj – Abijah King of Judah First Kings 15:1-8 and Second Chronicles 13:1 to 14:1

Dk – Asa’s Reforms First Kings 15:9-15 and Second Chronicles 14:2 to 15:19

Dl – Asa’s Spiritual Compromise First Kings 15:16-24 and 2 Chronicles 15:16 to 16:14

Dm – Jehoshaphat King of Judah 1 Kings 22:41-50 and 2 Chronicles 17:1-19

Dn – The Kings of Isra’el First Kings 15:25 to 16:34

Do – Nadab King of Isra’el First Kings 15: 25-32

Dp – Ba’asha King of Isra’el First Kings 15:33 to 16:7

Dq – Elah King of Isra’el First Kings 16: 8-14

Dr – Zimri King of Isra’el First Kings 16: 15-20

Ds – Omri King of Isra’el First Kings 16: 21-28

Dt – Ahab King of Isra’el 1 Kings 16:29-34, 22:1-40 and 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

Du – End Notes

Dv – Bibliography