1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:46?

2. How does 1 Kings 2:46 demonstrate God's justice through Solomon's actions?

3. What lessons on obedience can we learn from Solomon's command in 1 Kings 2:46?

4. How does 1 Kings 2:46 connect with God's covenant promises to David?

5. In what ways can we apply Solomon's wisdom in 1 Kings 2:46 today?

6. How does "the kingdom was now firmly established" reflect God's sovereignty in our lives?

7. Why did Solomon order the execution of Shimei in 1 Kings 2:46?

8. How does 1 Kings 2:46 reflect on Solomon's wisdom and leadership?

9. What does 1 Kings 2:46 reveal about justice in the Old Testament?

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

11. Who was Benaiah in the Bible?

12. Who was Benaiah 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. How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)1. How does Solomon's handling of Shimei reflect the biblical principle of justice, and how can we apply this principle in our own lives?

2. In what ways does the account of Shimei illustrate the consequences of disobedience, and how can this serve as a warning for us today?

3. How does Solomon's reliance on Benaiah demonstrate the importance of surrounding ourselves with trustworthy and faithful individuals?

4. What can we learn from Solomon's actions about the importance of establishing a firm foundation in our personal and spiritual lives?

5. How do the events in 1 Kings 2:46 connect with Solomon's writings in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, and what insights can we gain about the nature of wisdom and leadership?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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