◄ 1 Kings 2:15 ►
"You know that the kingship was mine," he said. "All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:15? 2. How does 1 Kings 2:15 illustrate the consequences of desiring power over God's will? 3. What can we learn from Adonijah's actions about seeking God's guidance first? 4. How does Adonijah's claim relate to the biblical theme of God's sovereignty? 5. In what ways can we guard against pride as seen in 1 Kings 2:15? 6. How can we apply the lesson of humility from 1 Kings 2:15 today? 7. Why did Adonijah claim the kingdom was his in 1 Kings 2:15? 8. How does 1 Kings 2:15 reflect on God's sovereignty over kingship? 9. What does Adonijah's statement in 1 Kings 2:15 reveal about human ambition? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2? 11. Why does God kill people for taking a census (2 Samuel 24:1-15)? 12. In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13? 13. 2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy? 14. Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile? Discussion Questions 1. How does Adonijah's statement in 1 Kings 2:15 reflect his understanding of God's sovereignty, and how can this understanding impact our view of leadership today? 2. In what ways does the account of Solomon's ascension to the throne illustrate the principle found in Romans 13:1 about God's establishment of authority? 3. How can we apply the lesson of humility and acceptance from Adonijah's experience to situations where our plans do not align with God's will? 4. What are some modern examples of presumption in leadership or personal ambition, and how can believers guard against this attitude? 5. How does the fulfillment of God's promise to David through Solomon encourage us to trust in God's faithfulness in our own lives? 1 Kings 2 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 1 Kings 2:15 NIV 1 Kings 2:15 NLT 1 Kings 2:15 ESV 1 Kings 2:15 NASB 1 Kings 2:15 KJV 1 Kings 2:15 Commentaries Bible Hub