1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:18?

2. How does Bathsheba's response in 1 Kings 2:18 demonstrate submission and respect?

3. What can we learn about godly counsel from Bathsheba's interaction with Solomon?

4. How does Bathsheba's role connect to Proverbs 31's description of a virtuous woman?

5. How can we apply Bathsheba's approach to authority in our daily lives?

6. What does Bathsheba's response teach about trust in God's appointed leaders?

7. What is the significance of Bathsheba's role in 1 Kings 2:18?

8. How does 1 Kings 2:18 reflect the political dynamics of Solomon's reign?

9. Why does Bathsheba agree to Adonijah's request in 1 Kings 2:18?

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

11. What are the key events and lessons from Solomon's life?

12. What does the Bible say about Solomon's wisdom?

13. What lessons does Solomon's life teach us?

14. 2 Chronicles 6:18: If the heavens cannot contain God, how can a physical building house His presence, and does this contradict other scriptures affirming God's omnipresence?1. How does Bathsheba's role as an intercessor in 1 Kings 2:18 reflect the importance of intercessory prayer in our own lives?

2. In what ways can we apply the wisdom Bathsheba demonstrated in navigating complex family dynamics to our own relationships?

3. How does the account of Adonijah's ambition and its consequences challenge us to examine our own motives and ambitions?

4. What can we learn from Bathsheba's influence and authority about the role of women in leadership within the church and society?

5. How do the events in 1 Kings 2:18 connect to the broader account of God's plan for Israel, and what does this teach us about God's sovereignty in our lives?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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