The Rise of Solomon

1. Who will succeed David (2 Samuel 9-20)

1.1. Solomon (1 Kings 1-2)

2. Two challenges to Davids throne

2.1. Absalom’s Rebellion (2 Samuel 14:1-19:8)

2.2. Sheba’s Revolt (2 Samuel 20:1-26)

3. David’s achievements

3.1. Expanded Israel’s borders (2 Samuel 8:1-14)

3.2. Captured and established Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:6-10)

3.3. Gathered materials for Solomon (1 Chronicles 22:1-19)

4. Issues that David failed to resolve

4.1. Internal family conflicts (2 Samuel 15-18)

4.2. Persistent tribal divisions, (2 Samuel 20:1-2)

5. Attitude of Adonijah based on (1:5-6)

5.1. Arrogant and entitled (1 Kings 1:5-6)

5.2. Lack of discipline (1 Kings 1:5-6)

5.3. Without seeking divine approval,

6. Why Joab was important to David

6.1. a skilled military leader

6.2. politically powerful

7. Two powerful supporters of Adonijah

7.1. Joab

7.2. Abiathar the priest

8. Three prominent persons not invited to Adonijah’s coronation and the reason

8.1. Solomon himself

8.2. Nathan the prophet

8.3. Benaiah