Course 4: Session 8

THE PERIOD OF THE
UNITED KINGDOM
PART 1
1051-931BC

The Nation of Israel was united under one king under the reign of Saul, David and Solomon. Each reigned for about 40 years. This period of time is recorded in the book of 1 & 2 Samuel. Upon the death of Solomon the nation divided and we will look at that period in a couple of weeks. 1 and 2 Samuel parallel with 1 Chronicles and 1 & 2 Kings parallel with 2 Chronicles.

It is important to note that God did not want Israel to have a King. God is their King. They saw other nations with Kings and wanted one. They also feared that Samuel’s sons would lead them astray after his death because they were not as godly as Samuel. Israel wanted to be like other nations. (Deut. 17:14-20) explains how God felt about it but he allowed it. God allowed Samuel, the prophet, to anoint Saul as the first King of Israel. Saul had everything in his favor. He was strong. (1 Sam. 10:23) He was humble. (1 Sam. 9:21) He had new heart.
(1 Sam. 10:9) He had spiritual power. (1 Sam. 10:10) He had loyal friends. (1 Sam. 10:26) He had the guidance and prayers of Samuel.

The Books of I & 2 Samuel

  1. Originally it was one book. It was divided into two books in the Septuagint
  2. Chapters 1-12 deal with Samuel
  3. Chapters 13-31 deal with Saul
  4. 2 Samuel centers on David
  5. Samuel’s death is recorded in Chapters 25 and 28. Someone must have helped him write the books
  6. Samuel was from the tribe of Ephraim but was also a Levite.
    (1 Sam. 1:1) (1 Chron. 6:34)
  7. Samuel is the first strong figure since Moses and Joshua.
  8. God rejected the sons of Eli and raised up Samuel. (1 Kings 2:26-27)
  9. Samuel was the last Judge and the first prophet. He anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel.
  10. Samuel was vowed to the Lord by his mother Hannah. (Nazarite vow) (Faith-promise giving)

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Saul’s Reign – 1051-1011BC

  1. (1 Sam. 9:1-31:13)
  2. (1 Chron. 10:1-14)
  3. Saul was anointed privately by Samuel (1 Sam. 10:1)
  4. Saul was chosen publicly by lot. (1 Sam. 10:17-25)
  5. Saul was confirmed as king by the people at Gilgal. (1 Sam. 11:12-15)
  6. Saul understood priestly duties. (1 Sam. 13:8-9)
  7. Saul’s curse and its consequences. (1 Sam. 14:24-46)
  8. Saul’s disobedience in failing to destroy the Amalekites. (1 Sam. 15:4-9) The kingdom is taken from Saul and given to David. A major twist in God’s plan but became the linage of Messiah. Jonathon was rightful heir and became great friend to David.
  9. Saul’s life spared by David in the wilderness. (1 Sam. 24:1-22)
  10. Saul’s life again was spared by David. (1 Sam. 26:1-25)
  11. Saul’s visit to the witch at Endor. (1 Sam. 28:3-25)
  12. Samuel, after his death, spoke to Saul. (1 Sam. 28:8-19)

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David’s Reign – 1011-971BC

  1. (1 Samuel 16:1 – 1 Kings 2:11)
  2. (1 Chron. 11:1-29:30)
  3. David is anointed privately by Samuel (1 Sam. 16:13)
  4. David kills Goliath (1 Sam. 17:1-58)
    Saul offered 3 rewards for anyone who defeated Goliath. (His daughter, no taxes, wealth)
  5. Jonathon intercedes for David. (1 Sam. 19)
  6. David ate the showbread. (1 Sam. 21:1-7) Jesus referred to it in (Mat. 12:3-4)
  7. David anointed king over Judah. (2 Sam. 2:1-4)
  8. David anointed king over all Israel. (2 Sam. 5:1-5)
  9. David captured Jerusalem and made it his capital. (2 Sam. 5:6-10)
  10. David brought the arc to Jerusalem. (2 Sam. 6:1-19)
  11. God’s promise of an eternal throne in the House of David. (2 Sam. 7:1-17)
  12. David’s sin against Bathsheba and its consequences. (2 Sam. 11:1)
  13. Nathan reproached David for his sin. (2 Sam. 12:1-15)
  14. David’s lament over the death of Absalom. (2 Sam. 18:33)
  15. David purchased the threshing floor to build an altar. (1 Chron. 21:18-30)
  16. David is forbidden to build the Temple. (1 Chron. 22:8)
  17. Following David’s sin of numbering the people he is offered 3 choices of punishment. (2 Sam. 24:10-17)
  18. David’s death (1 Chron. 29:29)

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    Solomon’s Reign – 971-931BC

    1. (1 Kings 2:12-11:43)
    2. (2 Chron. 1:1-9:31)
    3. The 10th son of David by Bathsheba. (2 Sam. 12:24)
    4. It took 7 years to build the Temple
    5. It took 13 years to build the King’s palace.
    6. Solomon is anointed king by Zadok the priest (1 Kings 1:39)
    7. Solomon dismissed Abiathar as priest and sent him to Anathoth. He is replaced by Zadok. (1 Kings 2:26-27)
    8. Solomon’s dream and prayer for wisdom. (1 Kings 3:5-15)
    9. Solomon’s literary attainments. (1 Kings 4:32)
    10. The removal of the Tabernacle and dedication of the Temple. (1 Kings 8:1-11)
    11. The visit of the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1-13)
    12. Solomon’s foreign wives turn his heart away from God. (1 Kings 11:1-8)
    13. Solomon’s death and burial. (1 Kings 11:41-43)

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