1 Kings 10; 1 Kings 11; 1 Kings 12; 1 Kings 13
The queen of Sheba visits Solomon. His wealth and wisdom exceed that of all the kings of the earth. Solomon marries non-Israelite women, and his wives turn his heart to the worship of false gods. The Lord stirs up adversaries against him, including Jeroboam, the son of Nebat. Ahijah promises Jeroboam that he will be the king of the ten tribes. Solomon dies and Rehoboam reigns in his stead. Rehoboam seeks to impose greater burdens upon the people. The ten tribes revolt and turn to Jeroboam. Jeroboam turns to idolatry and worships false gods. Jeroboam is smitten and then healed by a prophet from Judah. The prophet delivers his message, is led astray by a prophet from Bethel, and is slain by a lion for his disobedience. Jeroboam continues false worship in Israel.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Friday, March 11, 2016
Day 71
1 Kings 8; 1 Kings 9; 1 Kings 10
The ark, containing the two tablets of stone, is placed in the holy of holies. The glory of the Lord fills the temple. Solomon offers the dedicatory prayer. He asks for temporal and spiritual blessings upon repentant and prayerful Israel. The people sacrifice and worship for fourteen days. The Lord again appears to Solomon. The Lord promises great blessings if the Israelites are obedient and great cursings if they forsake him. Solomon reigns in splendor, levies tribute upon the non-Israelites, and builds a navy of ships. The queen of Sheba visits Solomon. His wealth and wisdom exceed that of all the kings of the earth.
The ark, containing the two tablets of stone, is placed in the holy of holies. The glory of the Lord fills the temple. Solomon offers the dedicatory prayer. He asks for temporal and spiritual blessings upon repentant and prayerful Israel. The people sacrifice and worship for fourteen days. The Lord again appears to Solomon. The Lord promises great blessings if the Israelites are obedient and great cursings if they forsake him. Solomon reigns in splendor, levies tribute upon the non-Israelites, and builds a navy of ships. The queen of Sheba visits Solomon. His wealth and wisdom exceed that of all the kings of the earth.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Day 70
1 Kings 4; 1 Kings 5; 1 Kings 6; 1 Kings 7
The officers in Solomon’s court are listed. Solomon reigns in peace and prosperity over a large kingdom. His wisdom and understanding exceed that of all men. Solomon solicits and gains Hiram’s help in getting timber to build the temple. The Israelites hew stones and cut timber for the temple. Solomon builds the temple. The Lord promises to dwell among the Israelites if they are obedient. The ornaments of the temple are described. Solomon builds himself a house. Hiram of Tyre makes the two pillars, the molten sea, the ten bases, the ten lavers, and all the vessels for the temple. The molten sea (baptismal font) rests on the backs of twelve oxen.
The officers in Solomon’s court are listed. Solomon reigns in peace and prosperity over a large kingdom. His wisdom and understanding exceed that of all men. Solomon solicits and gains Hiram’s help in getting timber to build the temple. The Israelites hew stones and cut timber for the temple. Solomon builds the temple. The Lord promises to dwell among the Israelites if they are obedient. The ornaments of the temple are described. Solomon builds himself a house. Hiram of Tyre makes the two pillars, the molten sea, the ten bases, the ten lavers, and all the vessels for the temple. The molten sea (baptismal font) rests on the backs of twelve oxen.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Day 69
1 Kings 1; 1 Kings 2; 1 Kings 3; 1 Kings 4
Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age. Adonijah aspires to be king. Bathsheba and Nathan advise David of Adonijah’s plotting. David names Solomon as king, and he is anointed by Zadok. Adonijah’s cause fails. David charges Solomon to keep the commandments and walk in the ways of the Lord. King David dies and Solomon reigns. Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei are put to death, and Abiathar is rejected as high priest. The kingdom is established with Solomon. Solomon loves the Lord and keeps his commandments. The Lord appears to Solomon and promises him a wise and an understanding heart. He judges between two harlots and determines who is the mother of a child. The officers in Solomon’s court are listed. Solomon reigns in peace and prosperity over a large kingdom. His wisdom and understanding exceed that of all men.
Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age. Adonijah aspires to be king. Bathsheba and Nathan advise David of Adonijah’s plotting. David names Solomon as king, and he is anointed by Zadok. Adonijah’s cause fails. David charges Solomon to keep the commandments and walk in the ways of the Lord. King David dies and Solomon reigns. Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei are put to death, and Abiathar is rejected as high priest. The kingdom is established with Solomon. Solomon loves the Lord and keeps his commandments. The Lord appears to Solomon and promises him a wise and an understanding heart. He judges between two harlots and determines who is the mother of a child. The officers in Solomon’s court are listed. Solomon reigns in peace and prosperity over a large kingdom. His wisdom and understanding exceed that of all men.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Day 68
2 Samuel 21; 2 Samuel 22; 2 Samuel 23; 2 Samuel 24; 1 Kings 1
The Lord sends a famine. David understands that the famine came because Saul smote the Gibeonites, contrary to the oath of Israel. David delivers up seven sons of Saul to be hanged by the Gibeonites. Israel and the Philistines continue their wars. David praises the Lord in a psalm of thanksgiving. The Lord is his fortress and savior, he is mighty and powerful in deliverance, he rewards men according to their righteousness, he shows mercy to the merciful, his way is perfect, he lives, and blessed is he. David speaks by the power of the Holy Ghost. Rulers must be just, ruling in the fear of God. David’s mighty men are named and their deeds extolled. David sins in numbering Israel and Judah. The men of war total 1,300,000. The Lord destroys 70,000 men by pestilence. David sees an angel, offers sacrifice, and the plague is stayed. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age. Adonijah aspires to be king. Bathsheba and Nathan advise David of Adonijah’s plotting. David names Solomon as king, and he is anointed by Zadok. Adonijah’s cause fails.
The Lord sends a famine. David understands that the famine came because Saul smote the Gibeonites, contrary to the oath of Israel. David delivers up seven sons of Saul to be hanged by the Gibeonites. Israel and the Philistines continue their wars. David praises the Lord in a psalm of thanksgiving. The Lord is his fortress and savior, he is mighty and powerful in deliverance, he rewards men according to their righteousness, he shows mercy to the merciful, his way is perfect, he lives, and blessed is he. David speaks by the power of the Holy Ghost. Rulers must be just, ruling in the fear of God. David’s mighty men are named and their deeds extolled. David sins in numbering Israel and Judah. The men of war total 1,300,000. The Lord destroys 70,000 men by pestilence. David sees an angel, offers sacrifice, and the plague is stayed. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age. Adonijah aspires to be king. Bathsheba and Nathan advise David of Adonijah’s plotting. David names Solomon as king, and he is anointed by Zadok. Adonijah’s cause fails.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Day 67
2 Samuel 17; 2 Samuel 18; 2 Samuel 19; 2 Samuel 20
Ahithophel’s counsel is overthrown by Hushai’s. David is warned and flees over the Jordan. Ahithophel hangs himself. The people prepare for war. The Israelites are smitten in the woods of Ephraim. Joab slays Absalom. Tidings of his death are taken to David, who mourns for his son. Joab rebukes David for favoring his enemies instead of his friends. David replaces Joab with Amasa. Shimei, who cursed David, is pardoned. Mephibosheth pledges allegiance to David. The men of Judah take David back to Jerusalem. Sheba leads the tribes of Israel away from David. Joab slays Amasa and pursues Sheba. A wise woman intercedes. The death of Sheba ends the insurrection.
Ahithophel’s counsel is overthrown by Hushai’s. David is warned and flees over the Jordan. Ahithophel hangs himself. The people prepare for war. The Israelites are smitten in the woods of Ephraim. Joab slays Absalom. Tidings of his death are taken to David, who mourns for his son. Joab rebukes David for favoring his enemies instead of his friends. David replaces Joab with Amasa. Shimei, who cursed David, is pardoned. Mephibosheth pledges allegiance to David. The men of Judah take David back to Jerusalem. Sheba leads the tribes of Israel away from David. Joab slays Amasa and pursues Sheba. A wise woman intercedes. The death of Sheba ends the insurrection.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Day 66
2 Samuel 13; 2 Samuel 14; 2 Samuel 15; 2 Samuel 16; 2 Samuel 17
Amnon loves Tamar, his sister, and by artifice forces her. He is slain by Absalom’s command. Absalom flees to Geshur. Joab arranges by artifice to bring Absalom home after three years. After two more years, Absalom sees the king, and they are reconciled. Absalom conspires against David and gains the support of the people. David flees, and Absalom enters Jerusalem. Mephibosheth is alleged to be seeking to be king. Shimei, of the house of Saul, curses David. Ahithophel counsels Absalom, and Absalom takes his father’s concubines. Ahithophel’s counsel is overthrown by Hushai’s. David is warned and flees over the Jordan. Ahithophel hangs himself. The people prepare for war.
Amnon loves Tamar, his sister, and by artifice forces her. He is slain by Absalom’s command. Absalom flees to Geshur. Joab arranges by artifice to bring Absalom home after three years. After two more years, Absalom sees the king, and they are reconciled. Absalom conspires against David and gains the support of the people. David flees, and Absalom enters Jerusalem. Mephibosheth is alleged to be seeking to be king. Shimei, of the house of Saul, curses David. Ahithophel counsels Absalom, and Absalom takes his father’s concubines. Ahithophel’s counsel is overthrown by Hushai’s. David is warned and flees over the Jordan. Ahithophel hangs himself. The people prepare for war.
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