1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:24?

2. How does 1 Kings 2:24 demonstrate God's sovereignty in establishing Solomon's reign?

3. What role does divine promise fulfillment play in 1 Kings 2:24?

4. How can we trust God's promises as Solomon did in 1 Kings 2:24?

5. How does 1 Kings 2:24 connect with God's covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7?

6. What actions can we take to align with God's will, as Solomon did?

7. What does 1 Kings 2:24 reveal about God's sovereignty in establishing Solomon's reign?

8. How does 1 Kings 2:24 demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promises to David?

9. Why is the execution of Adonijah significant in 1 Kings 2:24?

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

11. What are the visions and prophecies of Gad?

12. Why was David punished for conducting a census?

13. Does Solomon's rise in 1 Kings 2 align with historical records of royal succession in the region, or does it conflict with ancient Near Eastern practices?

14. If 1 Kings 2:13–25 shows Adonijah requesting Abishag only as a bride, why is his death seen as justifiable, and does this conflict with any moral standards presented in earlier biblical texts?1. How does Solomon's acknowledgment of God's role in establishing his throne influence his actions in this passage?

2. In what ways does the account of Adonijah serve as a warning against rebellion and the importance of submitting to God's authority?

3. How can we apply the principle of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in our own lives and leadership roles?

4. What does Solomon's execution of Adonijah teach us about the importance of justice and righteousness in leadership?

5. How does God's faithfulness to His promises to David encourage us to trust in His promises today?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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