The Outline for the Life of Solomon
The Life of Solomon from a Messianic Jewish Perspective (Ac)
Glossary (Ad)
The Chronology of First and Second Kings (Ae)
The Political Situation in First and Second Kings (Af)
What is the Difference between Kings and Chronicles? (Ag)
The Message of Ecclesiastes (Ah)
I. King Solomon: Money, Sex, and Power – First Kings 1:1 to 11:43 (Ai)
A. Solomon’s Rise to Power – First Kings 1:1-53 (Aj)
1. King Me – First Kings 1:1-10 (Ak)
2. A Royal Conspiracy – First Kings 1:11-31 (Al)
3. The Party’s Over – First Kings 1:32-53; First Chronicles 29:21-25 (Am)
B. Solomon’s Consolidation of Power – First Kings 2:1-46 (An)
1. David’s Last Words – First Kings 2:1-11; First Chronicles 29:26-30 (Ao)
2. Putting the Kingdom First – First Kings 2:12-46 (Ap)
C. Solomon Asks for Wisdom – First Kings 3:1-28 (Aq)
1. Historical Issues Related to First Kings 3:1 to 4:34 (Ar)
2. Solomon’s Wish – First Kings 3:1-15; 2 Chronicles 1:1-13 (As)
3. A Wise Ruling – First Kings 3:16-28 (At)
D. Solomon’s Kingdom – First Kings 4:1-28 (Au)
E. Solomon’s Wisdom – First Kings 4:29-34 (Av)
F. Practical Applications from First Kings 3:1 to 4:34 (Aw)
G. Solomon’s Temple – First Kings 5:1 to 7:51 and Second Chronicles 2:1-18 (Ax)
1. Historical Events Related to First Kings 5:1 to 9:9 (Ay)
2. Materials and Labor for the Temple – First Kings 5:1-18; 2 Chronicles 2:1-18 (Az)
3. This New House – First Kings 6:1-14; Second Chronicles 3:1-17 (Ba)
4. Inside Solomon’s Temple – First Kings 6:15-38 (Bb)
5. God’s House – First Kings 7:13-51; Second Chronicles 4:1 to 5:1 (Bc)
a. Hiram, a Master Craftsman – First Kings 7:13-14; Second Chronicles 4:1 (Bd)
b. Two Bronze Pillars – First Kings 7:15-22 (Be)
c. The Bronze Sea – First Kings 7:23-26 and Second Chronicles 4:2-5 (Bf)
d. Ten Mobile Bronze Wash-Carts – First Kings 7:27-39; 2 Chronicles 4:6 (Bg)
e. The Summary of Hiram’s Work – First Kings 7:40-47; Second Chron 4:11-18 (Bh)
f. The Gold Furniture in the Temple– First Kings 7:48-51; 2 Chronicles 4:7-10 (Bi)
H. The Ark Brought to the Temple – First Kings 8:1-11 and Second Chron 5:2-14 (Bj)
I. Solomon’s Prayer – First Kings 8:12-66 and Second Chronicles 6:1 to 7:10 (Bk)
1. Solomon’s Blessing – First Kings 8:12-21 and Second Chronicles 6:1-11 (Bl)
2. Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication – First Kings 8:22-30; 2 Chronicles 6:12-21 (Bm)
3. Solomon’s Prayer of Intercession – 1 Kings 8:31-53; Second Chronicles 6:22-42 (Bn)
4. Fire from Heaven – First Kings 8:54-66 and Second Chronicles 7:1-10 (Bo)
6. His Love Endures Forever – Psalm 136:1-26 (Bp)
J. Solomon Builds His Palace – First Kings 7:1-12 (Bq)
K. Solomon’s Choice – First Kings 9:1-28 and Second Chronicles 7:11-22, 8:1-18 (Br)
L. Historical Details Related to First Kings 9:10 to 11:43 (Bs)
M. Practical Application from First Kings 9:10 to 11:43 (Bt)
N. Solomon and the Queen of Sheba – First Kings 10:1-13; Second Chronicles 9:1-12 (Bu)
O. Solomon’s Treasure – First Kings 10:14-29; Second Chronicles 1:14-17 and 9:13-28 (Bv)
P. Solomon’s Decline – First Kings 11:1-42 (Bw)
1. Solomon’s Wives – First Kings 11:1-13 (Bx)
2. The Fall of the House of David – First Kings 11:14-25 (By)
3. The Prophecy of Ahijah – First Kings 11:26-40 (Bz)
4. Solomon’s Death – First Kings 11:41-43 and Second Chronicles 9:29-31 (Ca)
II. Ecclesiastes: Finding Joy within the Frustrations of Life – 1:1 to 12:14 (Cb)
A. The Failure of Earthly Things – Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 (Cc)
B. The Search for Satisfaction – Ecclesiastes 1:12 to 2:26 (Cd)
1. Wisdom is Pointless – Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 (Ce)
2. Pleasure is Pointless – Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 (Cf)
3. Death Renders Wisdom and Folly Pointless – Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 (Cg)
4. Work is Pointless – Ecclesiastes 2:18-23(Ch)
5. The Life of Faith – Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 (Ci)
C. All in Good Time – Ecclesiastes – 3:1-15 (Cj)
D. Death and Injustice – Ecclesiastes – 3:16 to 4:3 (Ck)
E. The Rat Race – Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 (Cl)
F. The First Summary: A Backward Glance Over Ecclesiastes 1:1 to 4:8 (Cm)
G. Interlude: Some Reflections, Maxims and Home Truths – Ecclesiastes 4:9 to 5:12 (Cn)
H. The Bitterness of Disappointment – Ecclesiastes 5:13 to 6:12 (Co)
I. A Second Summary: A Backward Glance Over Ecclesiastes 4:9 to 6:12 (Cp)
J. Interlude: More Reflections, Maxims and Home Truths – Ecclesiastes 7:1-12 (Cq)
K. The Crook in the Lot – Ecclesiastes 7:13-22 (Cr)
L. The Search Goes On – Ecclesiastes 7:23-29 (Cs)
M. Frustration – Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 (Ct)
N. Love or Hate? – Ecclesiastes 9:1-18 (Cu)
O. A Third Summary: A Backward Glance Over Ecclesiastes 7:1 to 9:18 (Cv)
P. Interlude: Be Sensible – Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 (Cw)
Q. Work Diligently, Live Joyfully and Responsibly – Ecclesiastes 11:1 to 12:8 (Cx)
R. The Conclusion of the Matter – Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 (Cy)
III. The Divided Kingdom: The Rise of Idolatry – 1 Kgs 12:1 to 16:34; 2 Chron 10:1 to 17:1 (Cz)
A. Historical Details Related to First Kings 12:1 to 16:34 (Da)
B. The Personal Implications of 1 Kings 12:1 to 16:34 and 2 Chronicles 10:1 to 17:1 (Db)
C. A House Divided – First Kings 12:1-24 and Second Chronicles 10:1 to 11:4 (Dc)
D. Golden Calves at Dan and Bethel – First Kings 12:25-33 (Dd)
E. Rehoboam Fortifies Judah – Second Chronicles 11:5-23 (De)
E. A Tale of Two Prophets – First Kings 13:1-34 (Df)
F. A Sickness Unto Death – First Kings 14:1-20 (Dg)
G. The Kings of Judah – First Kings 14:21 to 15:29; Second Chronicles 12:1 to 17:1 (Dh)
1. Rehoboam King of Judah – First Kings 14:21-31 and Second Chronicles 12:1-16 (Di)
2. Abijah King of Judah – First Kings 15:1-8 and Second Chronicles 13:1 to 14:1 (Dj)
3. Asa’s Reforms – Second Chronicles 15:9-19 and 2 Chronicles 14:2-15 (Dk)
4. Asa’s Spiritual Compromise – Second Chronicles 15:16 to 16:14 (Dl)
5. Jehoshaphat King of Judah – First Kings 22:41-50; Second Chronicles 17:1-19 (Dm)
H. The Kings of Isra’el – First Kings 15:25 to 16:34 (Dn)
1. Nadab King of Isra’el – First Kings 15:25-33 (Do)
2. Baasha King of Isra’el – First Kings 15:33 to 16:7 (Dp)
3. Elah King of Isra’el – First Kings 16:8-10 (Dq)
4. Zimri King of Isra’el – First Kings 16:11-20 (Dr)
5. Omri King of Isra’el – First Kings 16:21-28 (Ds)
6. Ahab King of Isra’el – First Kings 16:29-34, 22:1-28; Second Chronicles 18:1-34 (Dt)
End Notes (Du)
Bibliography (Dv)
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