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United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 1 2 Samuel 13

Review • What was the sin (that we just studied in II Samuel 12) that set up a number the events we will be studying this quarter? • How did David react when he was approached by Nathan? • Did God forgive David? • Were the consequences removed with the forgiveness?

Consequences • 2 Sa 12: 11 Thus says the Lord, ‘Behold, I will raise up evil against you from your own household; I will even take your wives before your eyes and give them to your companion, and he will lie with your wives in broad daylight. • 12 Indeed you did it secretly, but I will do this thing before all Israel, and under the sun. ’” • 14 However, because by this deed you have given occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child also that is born to you shall surely die. ” • • Sword Will Never Depart from Your House Evil Raised Up from Your Own Family Wives will be Taken By a Close Companion The Child Born to Bathsheba will Die

Amnon’s Sin • • Amnon – oldest son of David by Ahinoam Absalom – third son of David by Maacah Tamar – daughter of David by Maacah Jonadab – 1 st cousin of all (son of David’s brother Shimeah) II Samuel 13 ØAmnon was so frustrated he made himself ill. ØJonadab offered advice to his friend Amnon ØAmnon followed this advice

Amnon’s Sin • II Samuel 13: 14 -15 • Amnon would not listen to the plea of Tamar and he violated her • Then he “hated her with a very great hatred” and sends her away • What should the consequences be for this? • Deuteronomy 22: 25 -29

Absalom’s Plot • Two years go by • Sheepshearing was occurring in Baal -hazor • Invite all of the King’s sons to the feast • Strike vengeance on Amnon • Then he would flee to Geshur

Baal-Hazor Tekoa

Joab’s Influence • II Samuel 14: 1 -20 • Joab brings in a wise woman from Tekoa • Has her tell a story to King David • Two sons who struggled and one struck the other and killed him • The whole family wants to kill my son but it would “extinguish my coal which is left” • David is willing to protect her son • II Samuel 14: 13 -17 - The woman then speaks to David about his own son

Absalom Returns • Joab is allowed to retrieve Absalom from Geshur (v 21) • David does not face the situation and does not want Absalom to see his face • II Samuel 14: 28 - Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king’s face. Tamar incident 2 Years Absalom Returns Absalom’s Revenge 3 Years 2 Years David sees Absalom

Lessons • Life after sin. Even when your sin is forgiven. • Consequences still exist! • Does sin really make you happy? • Should our own previous sin change the way we deal with sin in others? • Difference in David’s reaction when confronted with his sin vs. David’s reaction to Amnon’s sin • What can we learn about the advice of our friends? • Should it align with God’s desires or our own?

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 2 2 Samuel 14: 25 – 15: 37

Review • 2 Sa 12: 11 "Thus says the LORD: 'Behold, I will raise up adversity against you from your own house; and I will take your wives before your eyes and give them to your neighbor, and he shall lie with your wives in the sight of this sun. 12 'For you did it secretly, but I will do this thing before all Israel, before the sun. '“ 14 "However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you shall surely die. ”

Review • • Amnon – oldest son of David by Ahinoam Absalom – third son of David by Maacah Tamar – daughter of David by Maacah Jonadab – 1 st cousin of all (son of David’s brother Shimeah) ØJonadab helps Amnon devise a plan to get Tamar alone and he rapes her ØAbsalom takes revenge and kills Amnon.

Review • Absalom flees and is not allowed to return for 3 years until Joab intervenes • David still does not face the situation and does not want to see Absalom. 2 years pass • David relents and sees Absalom. 4 years pass Tamar incident Absalom’s Revenge 2 Years 3 Years Absalom Returns David sees Absalom 2 Years Absalom rebels 4 Years

Absalom – seeks reconciliation • Sends word to Joab to help him • Joab ignores him • Absalom has his servants get Joab’s attention • Joab relays message from Absalom. • David reconciles with Absalom

Absalom – the coup • Absalom seeks permission to go to Hebron to worship. • Takes a large company • Sends for Ahithophel • Trumpets sound and declaration is heard throughout nation, “Absalom is king in Hebron”

David – a king without a throne • David flees Jerusalem • • Lost control Lost respect Ineffective leader Once again hiding

David – a king without a throne • David flees Jerusalem • Those loyal to him accompany him • Cherethites, Pelethites, Gittites • Citizens weep, along with David himself, as he passes • Priests bring the ark and offer sacrifices as they pass

David – a king without a throne • David flees Jerusalem • Priests become spies for David • Zadok, Abiathar, Ahimaaz, Jonathan, • Counselor becomes spy for David • Hushai

Thoughts • Leaders must be above reproach. Elders are perfect examples of this • David’s personal sins effected his judgement • Lost control, respect and became ineffective • What led Absalom to rebel? • Pride? Ambition? • No respect for God and his authority • David flees. • He puts matters into God’s hands whether or not he ever returns to Jerusalem

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 3 2 Samuel 16 -17 & Psalm 3

Review Tamar incident Absalom’s Revenge 2 Years 3 Years Absalom Returns David sees Absalom 2 Years Absalom rebels 4 Years • Abasalom’s rebellion has driven David out of Jerusalem • Priests become spies for David • Zadok, Abiathar, Ahimaaz, Jonathan, • Counselor becomes spy for David • Hushai

David’s Exit from Jerusalem • Ziba - Servant of Mephibosheth • 16: 3 - “Today the house of Israel will restore the kingdom of my father to me” • Shimei - Relative of Saul • 16: 7 -8 - “Get out, get out, …you worthless fellow! The Lord has returned upon you all the bloodshed of the house of Saul…you are taken in your own evil…”

Abishai’s reaction • Shimei was throwing stones and insults at David and his men. • 16: 9 - Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head. • David: What if the Lord has told him to do this?

Absalom enters Jerusalem • “Ahithophel with him” • Hushai greets Absalom • Absalom is surprised • Ahithophel gives advice to “Go in to your father’s concubines…” • vs 22 - So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof

Ahithophel • His advise was “as if one inquired of the word of God” • Remember David’s reaction in 15: 31 • He now gives additional advice to take men and pursue David tonight! • Absalom likes that advice but also wants Hushai’s counsel

David’s Spy • Hushai goes to Zadok and Abiathar • Jonathan and Ahimaaz were the runners and they were staying at En -rogel to not be seen leaving the city • David notified and they cross the Jordan

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Lessons • The words of others. How do we react? • Ziba, Ahithophel, Hushai • David goes and God provides • Never forget that God is our shield

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 4 2 Samuel 18: 1 – 19: 40

Review • Joab – David’s trusted captain over army • Abishai – David’s trusted commander • Ittai – David’s trusted commander • Amasa – commander of Absalom’s rebellion • Hushei – counselor and loyal to David • Zadok/Abiathar – priests, spies for David • Ahimaaz/Jonathan – sons, spies (runners) for David

Review • Shimei – of Saul’s house, cursed David • Mephibosheth – Jonathan’s son • Ziba – servant of house of Mephibosheth • Athithophel – counselor, defector

David vs Absalom • David doesn’t go to the battle • David’s instructions • David’s men prevail • Absalom flees, is overtaken and killed

David – Grief over Victory • David learns fate of Absalom • David mourns Absalom • Joab’s rebuke – David’s men fought/died for him he needed to show gratitude. • In this victory – Still would be difficult to celebrate when brother has to kill brother

Repairing the Rift • Nation torn • David appoints Amasa captain in place of Joab • David’s return to Jerusalem • Shimei & Ziba at the Jordan • Mephibosheth • Barzillai

Thoughts • David’s love for Absalom caused many poor decisions. • Even in Absalom’s death, David is not making good decisions. • David listened to Joab’s rebuke/advice once again • After the conclusion of the battle. . . repair the rift

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 5 2 Samuel 19: 41 – 21: 14

Review • Amasa – commander of Absalom’s rebellion, now David’s commander • Joab – David’s trusted commander over army, now under Amasa • Abishai – David’s trusted commander, Joab’s brother • Ittai – David’s trusted commander

Israel rebels • Men of Israel become upset • Sheba “a worthless fellow” announces: • “We have no portion in David…Every man to his tents, O Israel” • Judah remain with David and they return to Jerusalem

Sheba’s Revolt Dealt With • Amasa is called to gather men and be back in three days • Abishai is called after 3 days to take the mighty men and pursue Sheba • They meet up with Amasa at the large stone in Gibeon

Sheba’s Revolt Dealt With • Joab greets Amasa and strikes him down • Men are shocked at the sight of Amasa in the highway • All the men gather against Abel Beth -maacah where Sheba has retreated

Famine in the Land • Three years there was a famine • David inquires of the Lord • “It is for Saul and his bloody house, because he put the Gibeonites to death” • David then talks to the Gibeonites concerning how to make atonement • Give seven men from the sons of Saul that we may hang them before the Lord

Thoughts • Wise counsel can prevent much pain and destruction • Ahithophel’s counsel and that of the woman at Abel Beth-maacah • How important is you word? • The Lord brings a famine • David doesn’t send Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son • Inquire of the Lord

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 6 2 Samuel 24: 1 -25 ; 22: 1 -51; 23: 1 -7 1 Chronicles 21

Review • Rebellion of Absalom • Rebellion of Sheba

David’s Count • Joab’s counsel • David’s remorse. Asks forgiveness • Choose punishment • Years of famine • Flee from enemies – 3 months • 3 days of pestilence • David worships

David’s Song of Praise 2 Samuel 22: 1 -51

David’s Last Words 2 Samuel 23: 1 -7

Thoughts • Why did David want/need to count? • David’s words: • David’s dependence / not self-reliant. During distressing times. • God, as Savior, deliverer, and refuge • Make David your hero

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 7 2 Samuel 21: 15 -22, 23: 8 -39 I Chronicles 11: 10 -47, 20: 4 -8, 22: 2 -29: 22

Review • David wants a census taken • Joab tries to inform David it isn’t necessary • David realizes his sin and God gives him an option of his punishment • Three days of pestilence • David builds an alter at the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite • David’s song of praise (2 Sam 22)

David’s Battle Against Giants • A recap of the battles David had and some of the stories of his mighty men (2 Sam 21: 15 -22; I Chron 20: 4 -8) • War with the Philistines • Ishbi-benob a giant was set on killing David • Abishai helps David and the men agree that David will not go out in battle again

Mighty Men of David • Jashobeam • Eleazar • Shammah son of Agee • Abishai • Benaiah • Asahel (Brother of Joab and Abishai) • Uriah the Hittite

Preparations for the Temple • I Chronicles 22 • David prepares material and labor • Charges Solomon with the task • 19 Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God. Therefore arise and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the LORD. ”

Organizes the Levites • He numbers the Levites • Gershonites • Kohathites • Merarites • Changes in duties are discussed in I Chron 23: 24 -32

Divisions and Duties of Levites • I Chron. 24 - Priest • From the descendants of Aaron (Eleazar and Ithamar) • I Chron. 25 - Musicians • Some sons of Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman (288) • I Chron. 26 – Gatekeepers/Treasure/Judges • Guard duties split to sides of Jerusalem • Keepers of the Treasure • Outside of Jerusalem (officers and judges in the land)

Divisions and Duties • I Chron. 27 - Army • Layout of the leadership of the Army and a rotation schedule for their service • Chief Officers / Overseers / Counselors • I Chron. 28 – Instructions to Solomon • The design of the Temple • I Chron. 29 – Offerings for the Temple • David and the people offered material for the construction of the temple

David’s Prayer • I Chronicles 29: 10 -19 • Beautiful words from the heart • Prayer of thanks and understanding that life is lived at the will of God • A final plea to be with Solomon and his heart

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 8 1 Kings 1 ; 1 Chronicles 29: 22 -25

Review • David has made preparations for the temple • David has organized the Levites • David has proclaimed Solomon to be king, by the word God

Preview of Solomon • 1 Kings 1 -11 • Four chapters (5 -7) devoted to temple • 2 Chronicles 1 -9 • Six chapters (2 -7) devoted to temple

Rebellion. . Again • David is frail nearing the end of his life • Adonijah is now eldest son of David and says “I will be king” • Chariot and 50 men to run before him • Sacrifice and feast at En-rogel • Joab, Abiathar, brothers, leaders

Rebellion. . Again • Nathan learns of Adonijah’s plan and advises Bathsheba • Ask David why Adonijah is king • Tell David what Adonijah is doing • Israel is watching to see what you do • Nathan enters and confirms the story • David makes Solomon king of Israel

Solomon Annointed • David sends Nathan, Zadok, and Benaiah to annoint Solomon king • Solomon sits on David’s throne • Trumpets sound • “Long live King Solomon” • The people join in the celebration

Solomon Annointed • Jonathan brings the news to Adonijah at his feast • The rebellion ended and everyone ran • Adonijah -> horns of the altar • Adonijah bows before Solomon • All pledge their allegiance to him

Thoughts • Authority of God • Adonijah rebelled. . . against God • Joab & Abiathar did not submit to Solomon as king • God has the right to choose • It does not matter what I think, like, or don’t like

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 9 I Kings 2; I Chronicles 29: 26 -30

Review • David is frail nearing the end of his life • Adonijah Rebels • David sends Nathan, Zadok, and Benaiah to annoint Solomon king • Rebellion ended and all pledged their allegiance to Solomon

David’s Last Words (I Kings 2) • Follow the Lord your God! • Use your wisdom • Remember the acts of Joab • Remember the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite • Remember Shimei

Adonijah’s Request • David Dies – I Kings 2: 10 -12 • Adonijah comes to Bathsheba • Bathsheba goes into her son • Makes a request that Abishag be given to Adonijah • Solomon Reacts (I Kings 2: 22)

Abiathar sent Home • Solomon tells Abiathar to go to Anathoth • Abiathar went with Adonijah during the rebellion • Abiathar being removed from High Priest (shared) fulfills God’s prophecy • Abiathar was from Ithamar, Zadok from Eleazar (I Chron. 24: 1 -3)

Joab Executed • Joab reacts to the news of Adonijah’s execution • Holds on to the horn of the alter • Benaiah is told to strike him down for his shedding of blood without cause • Abner • Amasa

Shimei’s Agreement • Solomon moves Shimei to Jerusalem • Agreed that Shimei would not cross over the brook Kidron or he would die • Three (3) years pass and Shimei leaves to get his servants who went to Gath • Benaiah sent to execute Shimei

Psalm 19 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Thoughts • Decisiveness of Solomon • Was warned by David of those who had caused trouble and Solomon didn’t ignore these issues • Fulfilling the Law of God • Don’t forget about the phrase “Inquired of the Lord”

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 10 I Kings 3 -4; II Chronicles 1: 1 -13; 8: 11

Review • David passes • Solomon’s reign begins • Solomon deals with: • Adonijah • Joab • Shimei

Solomon’s Treaty with Egypt • Formed a marriage alliance with Egypt • I Kings 9: 16 – Pharaoh captured Gezer and gave it to his daughter • II Chronicles 8: 11 – “My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because the places to which the ark of the LORD has come are holy. ”

Solomon in Gibeon • A High Place where sacrifices were offered • The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream • Solomon asks for wisdom to “judge Your people”

God’s reaction to Solomon • What you didn’t ask for • Long Life • Great Riches • Life of your enemies • God granted his desire for a wise and discerning heart • I will also give you riches and honor • Long Life if you walk in My ways

Two Women and One Baby • Two (2) harlots lived in a house and had son’s 3 days apart • One Baby dies • Both are before the King to judge the right mother of the living boy • Solomon’s judgment showed Israel “the wisdom of God was in him”

The Kingdom • Division into 12 groups • Each responsible for providing for Solomon and his household provisions for a month • One day’s provisions: • 30 kors fine flour, 60 kors meal, 10 fat oxen, 20 pasture feed oxen, 100 sheep and other wild game (e. g. deer, fowl)

Thoughts • Do we want to help God today? • What would be our reaction to God’s word of “Ask what you wish Me to give you”? • Do our own “talents” or desires impede us?

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 11 1 Kings 5 -7 ; 2 Chronicles 2 -4

Review • Solomon finishes David’s unfinished • • business Solomon begins making treaties with other nations, Egypt being the first Solomon asks for wisdom Solomon organizes kingdom • Azariah – priest, Benaiah – captain • Adoniram - secretary of labor Kingdom at peace & prosperous

Preview of Solomon • 1 Kings 1 -11 • Four chapters (5 -7) devoted to temple • 2 Chronicles 1 -9 • Six chapters (2 -7) devoted to temple

Solomon – Temple Preparations • Hiram & Hiram • King Hiram of Tyre • Letters and negotiations • Food for trees • Hiram the craftsman • Workers under Adoniram

Baal-Hazor Tekoa

Temple Construction • Begins in 4 th year of Solomon’s reign • Built at the site of the threshing floor of Araunah (Mt Moriah) • Completed in 7 years

Temple Construction • Building 30’w x 90’L x 45 h • Porch 30’w x 15’L • Store rooms built along the sides – 3 stories high • Two Bronze pillars at the entrance • Jachin – He shall establish • Boaz – In it is strength

Temple Construction • Two inner rooms: • Holy Place – 30 x 60 x 45 • Incense offered • Most Holy Place – 30 x 30 • Ark and cherubim • Wood floors and cedar paneling covered the walls and ceiling • All gold plated

Temple Construction • Courtyard • • Wall – 3 rows of stone Bronze alter – 30 x 15 Sea of bronze – 45’ diameter & 7. 5’ deep 10 bronze basins

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 12 1 Kings 6: 37 -38; 7: 2 -12 & 51 -8: 66; 9: 25; 10: 18 -20 2 Chronicles 5: 1 -7: 10; 8: 11 -16; 9: 17 -19

Review • Temple Preparations • Temple Construction

Temple is Completed • I Kings 6: 37 -38; 7: 51 -8: 4 & 2 Chronicles 5: 1 -7 • Seven years to build the temple • All of the additional items dedicated by David were placed in the treasury • The elders of Israel were assembled • Ark of the Covenant was brought up

Solomon – Temple Dedication • Seventh Month • Sacrificed Oxen and Sheep in great number • Tent of Meeting was brought from Gibeon with all its furnishings • All the Levites were present • Ark of the Covenant was set in its place

Solomon – Temple Dedication • Solomon declares God has fulfilled his promises • I Kings 8: 12 -21, 2 Chron. 6: 1 -11 • Solomon prays to God • I Kings 8: 22 -53, 2 Chron. 6: 12 -42

Solomon – Temple Dedication • Consuming fire from heaven • Israel’s reaction • More sacrifices offered • By Solomon alone • 22, 000 oxen • 120, 000 sheep • Altar was not big enough

Dedication Feast • Observed a feast for 7 days • 23 rd Day of the month people returned to their homes • Regularly offered sacrifices • I Kings 9: 25, 2 Chron 8: 11 -16

Thoughts • Why did God accept the temple? • Solomon’s prayer asked God to forgive or relent based on what?

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 13 I Kings 9: 1 -27, 10: 1 -29; II Chronicles 7: 11 -9: 28

Review • Kingdom at peace & prosperous • Temple is built and dedicated • God descends and ‘inhabits’ the temple • Solomon’s prayer • You keep your promises • If we sin, then pray. . . please hear & forgive • Solomon builds his own house

God’s relationship w/ His own • God appears to Solomon – 2 nd time • Whatever condition you’re in: • • Humble yourselves Seek Me Turn from evil/sin I will hear from heaven and forgive

God’s relationship w/ Solomon and Israel • God appears to Solomon – 2 nd time • If you, Solomon walk before me. . . • Your throne will be established • But if you do not and turn away. . . • Israel will be cut off from this land • Temple will be destroyed • Passersby will ask, “ What happened here? ”

Solomon Continues Building and Expanding • 20 yrs to build temple and palace • Solomon gave Hiram of Tyre 20 cities in exchange for gold • Hiram saw the cities and was displeased • Fortified cities, broadened kingdom to the north and extended walls of Jerusalem to include Mt Moriah (temple mount)

Solomon Continues Building and Expanding • Built navies in two seas: Mediterranean and Red Sea/Indian Ocean • Gold, silver, ivory, apes, peacocks • Gold, Gold – 25 tons each year • 200 large shields (~7. 5 lbs) • 300 small shields (~3. 75 lbs)

Solomon Continues Building and Expanding • Horse trader • Chariot dealer • Silver as common as stones in the street • Tourists came from all over to see Solomon’s kingdom and hear his wisdom: always bringing gifts

• Just for fun. . . • 120 talents • 1 talent = 75 lbs (guestimate) • 120 x 75 lbs = 9, 000 lbs • In 2015 gold is worth > $1, 100 p/oz ($17, 000 p/lb) • In 1971 gold was worth ~$40 p/oz ($640 p/lb) • So, the value back in Solomon’s day. . • But, today’s value is approximately $17, 000 x 9, 000 = $153, 000

Queen of Sheba Visit “You are far greater in wealth and wisdom than I had heard. How happy your men must be to have you for their king. . God is to be praised who has delighted in you and placed you upon the throne. Because of His eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to uphold justice & righteousness. ”

Thoughts • What might the queen’s visit do to Solomon’s ego? • God will hear us when we turn to Him • • Humble yourself Seek Him Turn from evil/sin He promises to hear from heaven and forgive

United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 14 I Kings 11; II Chronicles 9: 29 -31

Review • Kingdom continues in peace & prosperity • Solomon’s expansion and wealth • Foreigners visit to experience Solomon’s wisdom and see his wealth

Solomon Forsake’s God • God said, “Do not intermarry. . . they will turn your hearts away to other gods. ” Deut 7: 3 -4 • Solomon married Egyptians, Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, & Hittites • They turned his heart away • He worships Chemosh–Moab, Molech– Ammonites, Ashtoreth – Sidonians

Solomon Forsake’s God • God speaks to him again • Because you turned away I am taking the kingdom away from you • But, because of David it will not happen in your lifetime • It will be taken from your son, but not all of it, because of David and because of Jerusalem

Solomon Forsake’s God • Blessings cease and adversaries increase • Hadad – Edom in the south • Rezon – Damascus • Solomon places Jeroboam in charge of labor of Ephraim & Manasseh • Ahijah’s prophecy • Solomon tries to kill Jeroboam

Thoughts • Opportunity lost • Why did God give them kings? • Turned away as he got older • Commandments from hundreds of years earlier were violated Deut 17: 14 -20