1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:22?

2. Why does Solomon view Adonijah's request as a threat to his kingship?

3. How does 1 Kings 2:22 reflect God's sovereignty in establishing Solomon's reign?

4. What lessons on discernment can we learn from Solomon's response in this verse?

5. How does Solomon's decision align with God's promises to David in 2 Samuel 7?

6. How can we apply Solomon's wisdom in handling challenges to our own leadership?

7. Why did Solomon react so strongly to Adonijah's request in 1 Kings 2:22?

8. How does 1 Kings 2:22 reflect the political dynamics of Solomon's reign?

9. What does 1 Kings 2:22 reveal about the importance of royal succession in ancient Israel?

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

11. How do we reconcile the swift punishments in 1 Kings 2:22–25 and 2:29–34 with David’s emphasis on justice elsewhere, and is there historical evidence supporting these executions?

12. Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?

13. Who was Abishag in the Bible?

14. Who was Adonijah in the Bible?1. How does Solomon's response to Bathsheba's request demonstrate wisdom and discernment? How can we apply this in our decision-making processes?

2. In what ways do family dynamics influence our spiritual journey, and how can we seek God's guidance in navigating them?

3. How can we discern the true intentions behind requests or actions in our personal and professional lives?

4. What lessons can we learn from Adonijah's ambition and its consequences? How can we ensure our ambitions align with God's will?

5. How does Solomon's interaction with Bathsheba reflect the balance between respect and authority? How can we apply this balance in our relationships?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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