◄ 1 Kings 2:19 ►
So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:19? 2. How does Solomon's response to Bathsheba reflect honoring one's parents biblically? 3. What does Solomon's treatment of Bathsheba reveal about godly leadership principles? 4. How does 1 Kings 2:19 connect with the commandment to honor your mother? 5. In what ways can we show respect to our elders, like Solomon did? 6. How can we apply Solomon's example of respect in our daily interactions? 7. Why did Solomon bow to Bathsheba in 1 Kings 2:19? 8. What does Bathsheba's request reveal about her influence in 1 Kings 2:19? 9. How does Solomon's response to Bathsheba reflect his character in 1 Kings 2:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2? 11. Who was Bathsheba in the Bible? 12. How many wives did King David have? 13. Who was Bathsheba in the Bible? 14. 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? Discussion Questions 1. How does Solomon's treatment of Bathsheba reflect the biblical principle of honoring one's parents, and how can we apply this in our own family relationships? 2. In what ways does Bathsheba's role as an intercessor for Adonijah demonstrate the importance of advocacy and mediation within families and communities? 3. How can Solomon's wisdom in leadership, as seen in this passage, be applied to modern-day leadership roles in the church, workplace, or community? 4. What does the placement of Bathsheba at Solomon's right hand teach us about recognizing and honoring authority figures in our lives? 5. How can the principles of respect and honor demonstrated in this passage be applied to our interactions with others, particularly those in positions of influence or authority? 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 2:19 NIV 1 Kings 2:19 NLT 1 Kings 2:19 ESV 1 Kings 2:19 NASB 1 Kings 2:19 KJV 1 Kings 2:19 Commentaries Bible Hub