Come Follow Me Reading: 1 Kings 1-2; 4-7; 9-10

Come Follow Me Reading: 1 Kings 1-2; 4-7; 9-10

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-kgs/1?lang=eng

Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age—Adonijah aspires to be king—Bathsheba and Nathan advise David of Adonijah’s plotting—David names Solomon as king, and he is anointed by Zadok—Adonijah’s cause fails.

Vs 5-7 Absalom's brother Adonijah also thinks he's all it. Unfortunately, Joab followed after and supported Adonijah.

Vs 8-14 The prophet Nathan wants to insure that Solomon is the next king, not Adonijah.

Vs 28-31 David receives counself from Bathsheba and Nathan and acts immediate to pronounce Solomon as king.

Vs 32-40 Solomon is anointed king.

Vs 48-53 When Adonijah hears that Solomon is king, he is afraid for his life because he was an usurper. Solomon set him free at this time.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-kgs/2?lang=eng

David charges Solomon to keep the commandments and walk in the ways of the Lord—King David dies and Solomon reigns—Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei are put to death, and Abiathar is rejected as high priest—The kingdom is established with Solomon.

Vs 1-4 David gives counsel and instruction to Solomon before he dies.

Solomon end up having all those who were treasonous put to death.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-kgs/4?lang=eng

The officers in Solomon’s court are listed—Solomon reigns in peace and prosperity over a large kingdom—His wisdom and understanding exceed that of all men.

Vs 29-32 Not only was Solomon wise and smart, he had a kind heart too.

Vs 34 People traveled to see Solomon and hear his wisdom.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-kgs/5?lang=eng

Solomon solicits and gains Hiram’s help in getting timber to build the temple—The Israelites hew stones and cut timber for the temple.

Vs 1 Hiram was a friend of David's, and Solomon continued that friendship.

Vs 3-5 Solomon was the one to have the temple built during a time of peace.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-kgs/6?lang=eng

Solomon builds the temple—The Lord promises to dwell among the Israelites if they are obedient—The ornaments of the temple are described.

Vs 11-12 The blessings extended to us are so great and wonderful if we keep the covenants we make with the Lord at baptism and in his holy temples.

Vs 38 Was Solomon's temple built in seven years?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-kgs/7?lang=eng

Solomon builds himself a house—Hiram of Tyre makes the two pillars, the molten sea, the ten bases, the ten lavers, and all the vessels for the temple—The molten sea (baptismal font) rests on the backs of twelve oxen.

Vs 1 Was more time spent on Solomon's house than on the Lord's?

Vs 8 Solomon made leagues with other nations, and he took their daughters to wife. This was not an ideal spiritual thing to do.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-kgs/9?lang=eng

The Lord again appears to Solomon—The Lord promises great blessings if the Israelites are obedient and great cursings if they forsake Him—Solomon reigns in splendor, levies tribute upon the non-Israelites, and builds a navy of ships.

Vs 2-5 The Lord appeared to Solomon (for a second time). The Lord accepted the Temple Solomon built and acknowledge that Israel will be blessed according to his petition if they are faithful.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-kgs/10?lang=eng

The queen of Sheba visits Solomon—His wealth and wisdom exceed that of all the kings of the earth.

Vs 6-10 The Queen of Sheba didn't believe the reports she heard of Solomon and his wisdom. After meeting him, seeing the temple, his court, and his people, she didn't think they'd given a complete report. She knew Solomon was blessed and gave him more presents.

Vs 23-25 All the surrounding rulers wanted to meet Solomon (the rich and wise) and give him gifts. Do we think to bless those who are already favored, or are we jealous?

 


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