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    Bible Class for Adults and Youth: Beginner's Guide: 1 Kings: BIBLE CLASS FROM SCRATCH, #11
    Bible Class for Adults and Youth: Beginner's Guide: 1 Kings: BIBLE CLASS FROM SCRATCH, #11
    Bible Class for Adults and Youth: Beginner's Guide: 1 Kings: BIBLE CLASS FROM SCRATCH, #11
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    This Bible study series is perfect for Christians and non-Christians young and old. It offers an engaging and interactive way to learn the Bible, with discussion topics and valuable teachings that will help you dig deeper into the Scriptures and strengthen your faith. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned Christian, this series will help you grow in your knowledge of the Bible and strengthen your relationship with God. Led by brethren with exemplary testimonies and extensive knowledge of the Scriptures, who meet in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.

    During Solomon's reign, Israel experienced a profound transformation in its political and economic structures, becoming a formidable military force that dominated neighboring territories and brought Solomon extraordinary wealth and renown. The previously disparate tribes were unified under a centralized monarchy, marking what was undeniably Israel's golden era. However, Solomon's passing led to the division of the kingdom, and Jeroboam established a new religion in the north, complete with fresh altars and priesthood, precipitating various periods of conflict between the two realms.

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    PublisherGuillermo Doris McBride
    Release dateNov 21, 2024
    ISBN9798230383796
    Bible Class for Adults and Youth: Beginner's Guide: 1 Kings: BIBLE CLASS FROM SCRATCH, #11
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    This bible study series is perfect for Christians of any level, from children to youth to adults. It provides an engaging and interactive way to learn the Bible, with activities and discussion topics that will help deepen your understanding of scripture and strengthen your faith. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Christian, this series will help you grow in your knowledge of the Bible and strengthen your relationship with God. Led by brothers with exemplary testimonies and extensive knowledge of scripture, who congregate in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.

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      David's weakness and Adonijah's plot

      When King David was old and advanced in days, they covered him with clothes, but he was not warmed.

      David was an old man . It's hard to think of him as an old man. We always think of David as a young shepherd. It is difficult to think of him now as a senile old man who needed special assistance. His son Adonijah took advantage of this condition and tried to seize the throne by making himself king. Of course, this action was not in accordance with God's plan. And there was a long series of intrigues. Intrigue, by the way, was one of the characteristics of David's reign.

      Let's see now, who Adonijah was. Here in chapter 1 of the First Book of Kings, Adonijah is mentioned for the first time. Let's read now verses 5 and 6:

      Then Adonijah the son of Haggith rebelled, saying, 'I will reign. He made himself chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run before him. In all his days his father had never rebuked him, saying, Why do you do this? Besides, he was very handsome, and he was born after Absalom.

      Adonijah was the fourth son of David, born in Hebron. His mother was Haggith, one of David's wives. That word rebelled has the sense of exalting himself. And it is interesting because there is a verse in the Scriptures that speaks of this that could be placed next; and it is the following, in the gospel according to Luke, chapter 14, verse 11, it says: Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted, words of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased. This is what would happen with regard to Adonijah, for indeed, he exalted himself. The Scriptures tell us many things concerning Adonijah. He was a very proud young man. He thought very highly of himself. He was conceited and it is possible for us to find in him some of the same traits that his half-brother Absalom had, who, as you may recall, had led a rebellion against David. And now, Adonijah would also have led a rebellion against his father if something had not been done to prevent it. Now, David was never known as a father who disciplined his family. He maintained a rather disorganized family life. A kind of organized chaos reigned in David's palace, and Adonijah simply took full advantage of the situation. He was Absalom's brother and this tells us a lot about him. David never rebuked him. When he did wrong, we believe David simply acquiesced with a smile, just as today's indulgent parents do. Let us now continue with verse 7 of this chapter 1 of the First Book of Kings:

      "Adonijah had agreed with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they helped him.

      Joab, the general or minister of defense who had been loyal to David for many years, now turned his allegiance to Adonijah. One can understand his situation; he was taking care of himself and preparing for the future. David was already an old man and would shortly die. And Joab wanted to be associated with the triumphant group. And the only one who was in the running to seize the throne was Adonijah. Joab had been very influential in the palace and in David's court. He had been David's right hand man from the very beginning and we believe he had been very loyal to David. And we don't believe that even at that time, he would have allowed Adonijah to raise his hand against David, but he wanted someone to come to the throne then. And none of David's other sons seemed to be a likely candidate. Now, we find this interesting because we don't think Joab would have chosen Solomon as a future king. We think David wanted Absalom to be his successor, not Solomon. After all, David probably even consented with a smile when Adonijah took a few steps to the throne; for he looked very much like Absalom. Let us note, however, that there were some who disagreed with Adonijah as king. Let us read verse 8 of this first chapter of the First Book of Kings:

      But Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and all the great men of David did not follow Adonijah.

      We also see that Adonijah organized a banquet. Also at that time this was a good way to obtain the support of people for a project. Let us read verse 9:

      Adonijah slew one day sheep, oxen, and fattened cattle by the rock of Zoheleth, which is near the fountain of Rogel, and called together all his brethren, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants.

      Adonijah's intention was to announce during this banquet that he was king. We should note that as the firstborn son, he probably had a right to the throne. We are told that he was older than Solomon and according to the rules of the time, the eldest son was always the crown prince and successor. And since Absalom had died, he placed Adonijah in the line of succession.

      It was a bold step, that of sending invitations to the king's sons, especially in light of the fact that Solomon received no invitation and was excluded. And this is when Nathan, the prophet, began to take some action. Let's read verse 10:

      But he did not call Nathan the prophet, nor Benaiah, nor the great men, nor his brother Solomon.

      Adonijah knew that Nathan would join Bathsheba's side. Nathan was the one who had guided David during that terrible period of David's great sin. Bathsheba, of course, was Solomon's mother. And so Nathan addressed her. Let's go on to verse 11, to learn

      Nathan and Bathsheba's Plan

      Then Nathan said to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, Have you not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith has proclaimed himself king without David our lord's knowledge?"

      In reality, Adonijah began to act behind David's back. He did not consult with David in any way. Then Nathan wanted to take some action, and as we will see, he began to act. First of all we see that he said to Bathsheba, here in verse 13:

      Go, stand before King David, and say unto him, My King and my lord, didst thou not swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? Wherefore then reigneth Adonijah?

      When David and Bathsheba's second son was born, since the first son had died, David had sworn to Bathsheba that this son would be the next king. That son was Solomon, but at that time it was evident that David was doing nothing to make him king. We do not believe that David really wanted Solomon to be king. We don't think he felt any great enthusiasm for making him king. Let's move on to verse 14, chapter 1 of this First Book of Kings:

      While you are there talking to the king, I will come in behind you and reaffirm your words.

      Nathan was saying that David should be warned as to what was happening. He advised Bathsheba to go to David and inform him of everything. He then promised to confirm her words. Nathan wanted to alert this senile king as to what was going on in his own palace. Let us read verses 15 and 16:

      Then Bathsheba went into the king's room. The king was very old and Abishag, the Shunammite, was serving him. Bathsheba bowed and curtsied to the king. The king said, What is the matter with you?"

      It seems here that David had not seen Bathsheba for a long time. Let's move on to verses 17 through 20 of this chapter 1 of the First Book of Kings:

      She answered him, 'My lord, you swore to your handmaid by the Lord your God, saying, Solomon your son shall reign after me and sit on my throne. But now Adonijah reigns, and you, my lord and king, do not yet know it. He has killed oxen, fatlings, and many sheep, and has invited all the king's sons, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host; but he has not invited Solomon your servant. Meanwhile, my king and my lord, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou mayest tell them who shall sit on the throne after my lord the king.

      David had taken no steps to choose from among his many sons a successor. We believe that Adonijah was handsome and capable, and that no doubt there were many who wanted him to be their next king. And Bathsheba continued speaking. And let's see what happened here in verses 21 through 24 of this chapter 1 of the First Book of Kings:

      Otherwise it will happen that when my lord, the king, sleeps with his parents, I and my son Solomon will be considered guilty. While she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet came. They told the king, saying, Here is Nathan the prophet. When he came in where the king was, he fell down before the king with his face to the ground, and said, My king and my lord, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and sit upon my throne?"

      Nathan and Bathsheba wanted to know if David was the one who had chosen Adonijah to reign after him, or not. And David, of course, declared that he had not chosen him. Then David answered their questions. Let's read verses 28 through 30:

      King David answered and said, Call Bathsheba to me. And she came in before the king, and stood before him. Then the king swore this oath, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all trouble, as I have sworn unto thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Thy son Solomon shall reign after me, and shall sit upon my throne in my stead; that I will do so this day.

      When David spoke to Bathsheba concerning Solomon, let us note that he said, Your son, instead of saying our son. We believe that David was not very interested in this young man. Let's move forward with verses 31 to 33 of this chapter 1 of the First Book of Kings:

      Bathsheba bowed herself before the king with her face to the ground, and bowed herself to the king, and said, 'Long live my lord, King David, forever. And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came in before the king, and he said unto them, Take with you your lord's servants, and ride my son Solomon upon my mule, and bring him to Gihon.

      The mule was an animal on which kings rode, while the horse was the animal of war. You will notice that four horses are mentioned in a certain passage in the book of Revelation, representing confusion and war. The Bible presents the Lord Jesus Christ returning to this earth riding on a white horse, which also speaks of war. He will come to suppress all the rebellion that has been on the earth and every knee shall bow before Him. When the Lord first came to earth, He did not come to fight but to offer Himself to Israel as the Messiah. He came to bring peace to the souls who would trust in Him. And let us remember that He rode on an ass to enter Jerusalem. That was the animal on which kings rode. We see that David's own mule was then brought in, and Solomon was to ride on it. David also gave them some additional instructions which we see here in verses 34 to 37:

      "There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet will anoint him king over Israel, and you will blow the trumpet and shout, 'Long live King Solomon. Then you shall go after him, and he shall come and sit on my throne and reign in my place, for I have chosen him to be prince over Israel and Judah. And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada said to the king, Amen. So say the Lord, the God of my lord, the king. As the Lord has been with my lord the king, so be it with Solomon, and let his throne be greater than the throne of my lord King David.

      Let us read verses 38 and 39, to see how

      Solomon was anointed king

      And Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and mounted Solomon on King David's mule, and brought him to Gihon. Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the Tabernacle and anointed Solomon; and they blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted, Long live King Solomon!"

      Let us also read verses 40 and 41:

      Then all the people went up after him; and the people sang with pipes, and shouted so loudly that the earth seemed to sink under their shouting. Adonijah heard it, and all the guests that were with him, when they had made an end of eating. Joab also heard the sound of the trumpet, and said, Why is the city in such a tumult?

      And the messenger who brought the news to Adonijah concluded by saying the following, which we read in verses 47 and 48:

      And the king's servants also came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king worshipped on the bed, and has moreover said thus: Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who hath given this day him that sitteth upon my throne, and mine eyes shall see him.

      David finally put his seal of approval on Solomon as king. David was now an old man and his life would soon be extinct. And let's see then, what happened here in verses 49 and 50:

      Then all the guests that were with Adonijah trembled, and rose up, and went every man his way. But Adonijah was afraid of Solomon, and rose up, and went and laid hold on the horns of the altar.

      Adonijah's guests were afraid and fled because they knew that they would be regarded as traitors. And so Adonijah, fearing for his life, then fled to the sanctuary of the Tabernacle to seek asylum. Now, the horns of the altar were the only place where a fugitive, at that time, could find safety to protect his life from his persecutors. And verses 51 and 52, say:

      Then they told Solomon, saying, Adonijah is afraid of king Solomon: for he hath laid hold on the horns of the altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear unto me this day that he will not slay his servant with the sword. And Solomon said, If he be a good man, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground: but if evil be found in him, he shall die.

      Solomon treated Adonijah very righteously and kindly. If Adonijah presented himself as a loyal subject, well, nothing would happen to him. And the final verse, verse 53 says:

      King Solomon commanded him to be brought from the altar; and he came and bowed himself before King Solomon. Solomon said to him, Go home.

      Adonijah was then brought into his presence and submitted to the new king. Solomon commanded him to return home, and then dismissed him in peace.

      We have seen, then, that in those days in which King David, because of his age, was in a state of senility and relative isolation, God controlled the circumstances and human plans that could hinder His purposes with respect to the king's succession and descendants. It is that David himself, in spite of his mistakes, and surely because of them, had entrusted himself to God's guidance. That is why he could say in his Psalm 37:5, Commit your way to the Lord, trust in him, and he will do. And, in other words, as another version says, Put your life in the Lord's hands; trust in him, and he will come to your help. Dear reader, we hope that you too will give your life into the hands of the One who, through the work of Jesus Christ on the cross, can today take you in His hands, guide you along the path of life, protect and strengthen you, fill your life in this world with meaning, and then lead you to eternal life.

      1 Kings 2:1-46

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