1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:17?

2. What does Adonijah's request reveal about his understanding of Solomon's authority?

3. How does 1 Kings 2:17 connect with the commandment to honor authority?

4. Why is Bathsheba's role significant in Adonijah's request to Solomon?

5. How can we discern motives when others make requests of us?

6. What lessons on submission to God's chosen leaders can we apply today?

7. Why did Adonijah request Abishag the Shunammite as his wife in 1 Kings 2:17?

8. How does Solomon's response to Adonijah's request reflect his wisdom and authority?

9. What cultural significance did marrying a king's concubine hold in ancient Israel?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2?

11. Why did Solomon execute Adonijah for requesting Abishag?

12. Who was Abishag in the Bible?

13. In 1 Kings 2:1-9, why does David instruct Solomon to exact vengeance on Joab and Shimei, contradicting previous oaths and seeming to endorse personal revenge?

14. In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?1. What does Adonijah's request reveal about his character and intentions, and how can we apply this understanding to discern the intentions of others in our lives?

2. How does Bathsheba's role as an intercessor inform our understanding of the power and responsibility of intercessory prayer in our spiritual lives?

3. In what ways does Solomon's handling of Adonijah's request demonstrate the application of wisdom, and how can we seek God's wisdom in our own leadership roles?

4. How can we guard against manipulation in our personal and professional relationships, and what biblical principles can guide us in maintaining integrity?

5. Reflect on the significance of relationships in this passage. How can we apply these lessons to strengthen our relationships within our families and communities?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?

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