UNIT SIX

The Kingdom years of Israel

I. The Timeline

I. The Timeline

1020 BC

Saul becomes

king

1000 BC

David becomes king

Solomon becomes king

961 BC 922 BC

Kingdom divides

II. Books of the Bible

Books

1. 1 Samuel- story of the last judge and 1st two kings of Israel.

II. Books of the Bible

A.

Books

2. 2 Samuel- story of King David’s reign.

•Most famous king of Israel

II. Books of the Bible

A.

Books

3. 1 Kings- stories of Solomon, the temple, and the division of the Kingdom.

•Ups and downs

II. Books of the Bible

A.

Books

4. 2 Kings- Stories of both kingdoms falling apart.•Includes advice of

prophets

II. Books of the Bible

A.

Books

5. Psalms- Book of prayers and hymns of the Israelites

• Like an old prayer book

• Many authors. David?

II. Books of the Bible

A.

Books

6. Proverbs- Advice on how to live a good life

• Like “fortune” cookies

•Several writers. Solomon?

II. Books of the Bible

A.

III. Saul’s Reign

About Saul

1. Has qualities you’d expect in a king•Soldier and military

leader

•Big and handsome

III. Saul’s Reign

A.

About Saul

2. Also somewhat of a surprise•Belongs to smallest tribe of Israel

•Family is least important in tribe

III. Saul’s Reign

A.

A Good Start

1. Samuel anoints him to be first king of Israel.•People are happy!

III. Saul’s Reign

B.

A Good Start

2. Wins many battles at first.•God is with him

III. Saul’s Reign

B.

Becomes Selfish

1. Stops listening to God and Samuel.•Loses battles

•Makes poor decisions

III. Saul’s Reign

C.

Becomes Selfish

2. Becomes extremely jealous of David.•Tries to kill him

•God takes reign awayfrom his family.

III. Saul’s Reign

C.

IV. David’s Reign

About David

1. David was a true underdog!•Youngest of Jesse’s 8

sons.

•The shepherd of the family.

III. Saul’s Reign

A.

About Saul

2. David is a great musician•Plays music as a servant of King Saul.

•Credited with the Psalms.

III. Saul’s Reign

A.

About Saul

3. Also an expert military leader•Drives Philistines off land once and for all.

•Captures lots of land and wealth for Israel.

III. Saul’s Reign

A.

Became Popular

1. Becomes a hero after defeating Goliath.•Saul became very

jealous, and felt threatened.

III. Solomon’s Reign

B.

David

2. Popular in Saul’s family•Saul’s daughter, Michal

loves him and marries him,

•Saul’s son Jonathon becomes his best friend.

VI. Kings of Israel

B.

David

3. Saul tries to kill him multiple times.•Throws spear at him.

•Hunts him in the wilderness.

•David doesn’t fight back.

VI. Kings of Israel

B.

David as King

1. David was the greatest king of Israel.•Brought all of Israel together.

•God was with him

•…and he never raised taxes!

IV. David’s Reign

C.

David as King

2. Set up the city of Jerusalem.•Holy City and capital

for the Israelites.

•Brings Ark of the Covenant to rest there.

IV. David’s Reign

C.

David as King

3. God promises his descendant will stay on the throne forever!

IV. David’s Reign

C.

David as King

4. Commits a great sin with Bathsheba• Brings a great curse to his family.

IV. David’s Reign

C.

V. Solomon’s Reign

Solomon’s Wisdom

1. Wisdom- knowledge and ability to see and do God’s will in our lives.•Helps us do what God

wants us to do.

V. Solomon’s Reign

A.

Solomon’s Wisdom

2. God makes Solomon the wisest man ever!•Also gives him $ and

glory

V. Solomon’s Reign

A.

Solomon’s Wisdom

3. Promotes literature during time as king•Historical and

wisdom books come together

V. Solomon’s Reign

A.

Peacemaker

1. Made peace treaties with other countries•Kept safe from attack

•Brought new business

V. Solomon’s Reign

B.

Peacemaker

2. Married many foreign wives•700 princesses?

•Divides his loyalty

V. Solomon’s Reign

B.

More Money

1. Under Solomon, Israel becomes rich!•Even poorer people had

more money than ever

V. Solomon’s Reign

C.

More Money

2. Solomon builds amazing buildings•The Temple

•King’s Palace

•Palaces for his wives

V. Solomon’s Reign

C.

More Money

3. Raises taxes•Causes problems

later on

V. Solomon’s Reign

C.

Builds the Temple

1. Temple- the center of worship for the entire Jewish people•“House of the Lord”

•Solomon’s great success

V. Solomon’s Reign

D.

Builds the Temple

2. Sanctuary- God’s room.•“Holy of Holies”

• Contains Ark of the Covenant

• Only the High Priest could enter

V. Solomon’s Reign

D.

Builds the Temple

3. Nave- large room of the temple•Altar for incences

•For priests to use

V. Solomon’s Reign

D.