Judah and Israel Split
The books of 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles cover the same history from different points of view. David’s son Solomon followed him as the next king of Israel. God blessed him with wisdom and wealth. 1 Kings 8 shows his humility during his early reign. By chapter 11, his focus was not on God but on women and wealth. In 931 B.C., the kingdom split into Israel and Judah. For your convenience – Bible online For your convenience – Bible online 1 Kings 2 Chronicles
Ch.1-2 David dies, and Solomon becomes king 1 Chronicles 28-29
Ch.3-4 Solomon prays after a dream 2 Chronicles 1
Ch 5-7 Solomon builds temple 2 Chronicles 2-4
Ch.8 Prayers of dedication and ark is brought in 2 Chronicles 5-7
Ch.9-11 Solomon’s achievements 2 Chronicles 8-9
Ch.12-14 The kingdom splits 2 Chronicles 10-12
Ch.15-16 Kings of Israel 2 Chronicles 13-18-Kings of Judah
Ch.17 Elijah the prophet comes on the scene
Ch.18 Elijah proves who is the real God Mt. Carmel
Ch.19-22 King Ahab, evil king; Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 19-20
reigns in Jerusalem 2 Chronicles 21 Jehoram
Questions
What did Solomon ask God for in chapter 3? (1 Kings 3:5-9)
What else did God give him? (1 Kings 3:13-14)
How great was Solomon’s wisdom? (1 Kings 4:29-31,34)
Why did Solomon request lumber from Hiram, king of Tyre? (1 Kings 5:6)
Compare 1 Kings 8:27 with Jeremiah 23:24 and Isaiah 66:1. How are they similar?
After sinning, what seems to be the process of restoration? (1 Kings Ch.8)
Why did Solomon ask God to hear the foreigner’s prayers? (1 Kings 8:43; 2 Chronicles 6:33)
Compare 1 Kings 8:46 with Romans 3:23 Who sins?
Who was he talking about in 2 Chronicles 7:14?
What was so important in 1 Kings 8:57-61?
Compare 1 Kings 8 with 2 Chronicles 6-7. What does Solomon ask God for when the people return to God after they sin?
Why did the queen of Sheba visit Solomon? (1 Kings 10:1-7)
Compare 1 Kings 11:4 with Deuteronomy 7:3,4. What warning did God give the people through Moses?
Why did the kingdom split? (1 Kings 11:11-13)
Did Rehoboam listen to his father’s advisors? (1 Kings 12:6-8)
Why did all the Levites move into Judah? (2 Chronicles 11:14-17)
Why did disaster come to Jeroboam? (1 Kings 14:7-10)
What did God promise Asa? (2 Chronicles 15:2)
What was Hanani’s message to Asa? (2 Chronicles 16: 7-10)
Who is God looking to help? (2 Chronicles 16:9)
How did Elijah prove who was the real God? (1 Kings 18:20-40)
How many times did Elijah’s servant look for rain before he saw a small cloud? (1 Kings 18:41-46)
Did God reveal Himself in the wind, fire, or earthquake? (1 Kings 19:11-12)
How did God show Himself to Elijah? (1 Kings 19:12)
What kind of ruler was Ahab? (1 Kings 21:25-26)
Why did Ahab hate Micaiah? (1 Kings 22:8; Compare with Isaiah 30:1-14)
How did Ahab die? (1 Kings 22:29-40)
Why was God with Jehoshaphat? (2 Chronicles 17:3-4)
How did he improve the spiritual condition of his country? (2 Chronicles 17:6-9)
Did Ahaziah follow in his father’s footsteps? (1 Kings 22:52)
How were the judges to judge? (2 Chronicles 19:7,9)
When Jehoshaphat was faced with an invasion what did he do? (2 Chronicles 20:3,12)
Did he win? (2 Chronicles 20:27)