11. 1 Kings

  • 11. 1 Kings (The Choice: Vol.1)

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    Solomon (Early Years) Category: Humility in leadership & pursuit of wisdom Could avoid: Rely on power, wealth, and politics like other kings.“Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt and married his daughter.” (1 Kings 3:1)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 17:16–17; Isaiah 31:1. Chose: Asked God for wisdom to govern.“Give your servant…

  • 11. 1 Kings (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Solomon’s Decline Category: Failure of covenant faithfulness Could endure: Walk in God’s ways and keep the covenant.“If you walk before me faithfully with integrity of heart and uprightness… I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever.” (1 Kings 9:4–5)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 17:17–20; Psalm 119:1. Chose wrongly: Married foreign wives and…

  • 1 Kings (Bible Translation History)

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    1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation made Israel’s monarchical history and Solomon’s reign accessible to Hellenistic readers. Themes such as divine kingship, wisdom, and prophetic authority were emphasised. Solomon was viewed typologically as a figure of Christ, and the…

  • 11. 1 Kings (Bible Summary)

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    The Solomonic Era (1:1—12:24) Solomon’s Succession to the Throne (1:1—2:12) Solomon’s Wisdom (ch. 3) Solomon’s Reign Characterized (ch. 4) Solomon’s Building Projects (5:1—9:9) Dedication of the Temple (ch. 8) Solomon’s Folly and the Threat to His Throne (11:1–13) Solomon’s Throne Threatened (11:14–43) Israel and Judah after Solomon (12:25—16:34) Rehoboam’s Failure…

  • 11. 1 Kings (Bible Overview)

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    (1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Kings – originally part of a unified scroll with 2 Kings in Hebrew tradition, later divided in the Septuagint. The title refers to the succession of kings over Israel and Judah.• Definition: A historical-theological account beginning with Solomon’s reign and the…

  • 11. 1 Kings (Prefiguring Jesus) 

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    Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of 1 Kings 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian…