Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:10? 2. How does 1 Kings 2:10 demonstrate the importance of honoring past leaders? 3. What can we learn from David's burial location in 1 Kings 2:10? 4. How does David's death in 1 Kings 2:10 connect to God's covenant promises? 5. How should we prepare for leadership transitions, as seen in 1 Kings 2:10? 6. What lessons from David's life can we apply to our spiritual journey today? 7. What is the significance of David's burial in the City of David in 1 Kings 2:10? 8. How does 1 Kings 2:10 reflect the transition of power from David to Solomon? 9. Why is David's death and burial mentioned so briefly in 1 Kings 2:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2? 11. What caused King David's death? 12. How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29? 13. Who was King Rehoboam in biblical history? 14. (Psalm 16:10) If this verse points to resurrection, why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence confirming such an event in David’s time? Discussion Questions 1. How does David's life and death inspire you to pursue a heart after God, despite personal failures?2. In what ways can you contribute to leaving a godly legacy for future generations? 3. How does the concept of "resting with one's fathers" influence your understanding of life and death as a believer? 4. What steps can you take to prepare and mentor the next generation of leaders in your community or church? 5. How does the significance of Jerusalem as the City of David impact your understanding of biblical prophecy and God's faithfulness?1. What aspects of David's advice to Solomon in 1 Kings 2:1-4 resonate with you the most? Why? 2. How do Solomon's actions in this chapter reflect the wisdom for which he is known? 3. In what ways does the story of Adonijah reflect the consequences of ambition and pride? 4. How does Solomon's treatment of Abiathar fulfill prophecy, and what does this suggest about God's sovereignty? 5. Discuss the moral implications of Solomon's judgment on Joab. How does it align or conflict with your understanding of justice? 6. What does Shimei's fate teach about obedience and consequences? 7. How do you think Solomon felt as he took these actions to secure his throne? Empathize with his position. 8. How does 1 Kings 2 demonstrate the balance between mercy and justice? 9. How can we apply David's parting advice to Solomon in our lives today? 10. What does this chapter teach us about handling power and authority responsibly? 11. Reflect on a situation in your life where you've had to exhibit wisdom similar to Solomon's in dealing with a challenging situation. 12. How do you reconcile the violent judgments in this chapter with a modern Christian perspective of love and forgiveness? 13. How can we as believers respond to betrayal, in light of Solomon's actions towards Adonijah and Abiathar? 14. In modern society, where do you see the consequences of disobedience to God's commandments? 15. Discuss a scenario where you had to balance loyalty with righteousness. 16. What qualities of Solomon's leadership do you find admirable or problematic? 17. How do these accounts of justice and righteousness inform your understanding of God's character? 18. How do you interpret the line "show yourself a man" from David's advice to Solomon in today's context? 19. How does this chapter's events shape the subsequent narrative of Solomon's reign? 20. Reflect on a situation where you've observed or experienced divine justice in your life. How does it align with the events of 1 Kings 2? Links 1 Kings 2:10 NIV1 Kings 2:10 NLT 1 Kings 2:10 ESV 1 Kings 2:10 NASB 1 Kings 2:10 KJV 1 Kings 2:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |



