◄ 1 Kings 2:20 ►
"I have just one small request of you," she said. "Do not deny me." "Make your request, my mother," the king replied, "for I will not deny you." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:20? 2. How does 1 Kings 2:20 illustrate the importance of honoring parental requests? 3. What does Solomon's response reveal about wisdom in leadership? 4. How can we apply Solomon's approach to requests in our daily decisions? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the significance of honoring family commitments? 6. How does 1 Kings 2:20 guide us in balancing authority and compassion? 7. What is the significance of Solomon's response to Bathsheba in 1 Kings 2:20? 8. How does 1 Kings 2:20 reflect the themes of power and authority in the Bible? 9. Why does Solomon initially agree to Bathsheba's request in 1 Kings 2:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2? 11. In 1 Kings 15:2, why does Abijam's mother appear as 'Maachah,' while 2 Chronicles 13:2 identifies her differently? 12. In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise? 13. What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)? 14. How do the details of King Ahab's military campaigns in 1 Kings 20 align or conflict with other biblical passages about his reign? Discussion Questions 1. How does Solomon's response to Bathsheba reflect the biblical command to honor one's parents, and how can we apply this in our own family relationships? 2. In what ways does the context of Adonijah's previous actions influence the significance of Bathsheba's request to Solomon? 3. How can we seek and apply godly wisdom in our leadership roles, whether in the family, church, or workplace? 4. What lessons can we learn from the dynamics between Bathsheba, Solomon, and Adonijah about handling complex family situations? 5. How does the promise of God to David about his descendants ruling Israel provide assurance of God's sovereignty in our lives today? 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 2:20 NIV 1 Kings 2:20 NLT 1 Kings 2:20 ESV 1 Kings 2:20 NASB 1 Kings 2:20 KJV 1 Kings 2:20 Commentaries Bible Hub