Chapter 9 The Kings and God’s Kingdom

• 1 and 2 Kings provide a political history of the period of the kings

• These books also introduce us to the ministry of the prophets

• 1 Chronicles covers roughly same period as do 1 and 2 Samuel

• 2 Chronicles covers same period as do 1 and 2 Kings

• Chronicles is written from priestly point of view

Chapter 9 The Kings and God’s Kingdom

• Chronicles contains three compelling truthsa) God’s faithfulness to His promisesb) The power of the Word of Godc) The centrality of worship

Chapter 9 The Kings and God’s Kingdom

a. The United Monarch under Solomon– David anoints Solomon as King– David charges him to radical obedience– Solomon prays for wisdom– Solomon builds the Temple—a house of prayer

and praise– A rule that began with such promise ends in

failure, yet God remains faithful

Chapter 9 The Kings and God’s Kingdom

b. The Divided Kingdom– Rehoboam’s foolish rejection of wise counsel– The ten northern tribes make Jeroboam king– All the kings of the northern kingdom are

corrupt–Many kings of Judah are corrupt, with a few

notable exceptions– The prophets warn of impending judgment