1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:4?

2. How does 1 Kings 2:4 emphasize the importance of walking in God's truth?

3. What conditions are given for the promise to David in 1 Kings 2:4?

4. How can we apply "walk faithfully before Me" in our daily lives?

5. How does 1 Kings 2:4 connect to God's covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7?

6. What does "with all their heart and soul" teach about wholehearted devotion to God?

7. What does 1 Kings 2:4 reveal about God's covenant with David's descendants?

8. How does 1 Kings 2:4 emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commands?

9. What historical evidence supports the fulfillment of the promise in 1 Kings 2:4?

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

11. Psalm 89:34 insists God will never break His covenant, yet the psalmist laments the downfall of David’s lineage—how could this be seen as consistent?

12. Does the promise of an everlasting throne (Ps 61:6–7) conflict with the later downfall of David’s dynasty in historical accounts?

13. Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1–7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?

14. 2 Samuel 4:8-11 - How can David both punish the men for killing Ishbosheth and still claim God's hand in his rise to power without contradiction?1. How does the promise made to David in 1 Kings 2:4 reflect God's faithfulness, and what does it teach us about His character?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are walking "faithfully before God with all our heart and soul" in our daily lives?

3. How does the Davidic Covenant find its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, and what implications does this have for our understanding of God's promises?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to leave a legacy of faithfulness for the next generation, as David sought to do with Solomon?

5. How do the conditions of the Davidic Covenant challenge us to consider the balance between God's sovereignty and our responsibility in our spiritual journey?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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