1 KINGS 1
2 Outlines
1 Kings 1
OLD AND NEW
David was at the end of his life. It was a time for a new king to take
over. It was a time for experiencing
things old and new.
OLD KING – Vss. 1-4
It was obvious to all that old age had caught up with David.
OLD PROBLEM – Vss. 5-9
David had once dealt with a rebellious son Absalom. Now Absalom’s
brother, Adonijah, decided that he was going to usurp
the throne that was intended for Solomon.
OLD FRIENDS – Vss. 10-27
Nathan the Prophet and Bathsheba, David’s wife, made an appeal
to David. It was their intervention that
saved the day. Thank the Lord for old
friends!
NEW KING – Vss. 28-20
Steps were taken to anoint Solomon king before Adonijah could take over.
NEW PANIC – Vss. 41-50
Those involved in the insurrection were terrified when Solomon
actually took power. They were now in a
position of rebellion and Solomon had every right to take action against them.
NEW MERCY – Vss. 50-53
Solomon showed mercy to his brother for the time being.
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1 Kings 1
A NEW KING
INCAPACITY OF DAVID -
Vss. 1-4
David was reaching the
end of his life and was not well.
INSURRECTION OF ADONIJAH - Vss. 5-10
Adonijah plotted to become king although the throne was promised to
Solomon.
He also lined up some
prominent men in
INTERVENTION OF NATHAN -
Vss. 11-27
Nathan acted quickly to
preserve the throne for Solomon. He and Bathsheba both talked with David.
INSTALLATION OF SOLOMON
- Vss. 28-40
David proclaimed that
Solomon was to be installed as king. He
was.
INFORMATION FOR REBELS -
Vss. 41-18
Those planning to
install Adonijah as king received the word that
Solomon had been crowned as king. They
were afraid because they could receive retribution for their rebellion.
INGREDIENT FOR SAFETY -
Vss. 49-53
Adonijah made an appeal for leniency and was told that if he behaved
himself he would not be harmed.