Israel, a theocracy ruled by God and His laws, is often referred to in the Bible as the Kingdom of God.

Adoniyah holds himself up as king; but after much prodding, David announces Solomon as his successor.

Though Adoniyah declared himself king, Solomon’s first act as king was one of mercy, not retribution.

God regularly uses the imperfect and even wicked actions of men and women to achieve His goals.

Adoniyah tries to usurp the throne and enlists Joab and Evyatar to help, but he meets a disastrous end.

Solomon gains about 1000 wives by his foreign alliances to create peace and security for Israel.

God asks Solomon the question asked of all who come to trust Him: “Tell Me what I should give you.”

Because the people were nearly ignorant of the Torah, a new law was established: the law of the King.

Solomon’s great wisdom and knowledge came from God, but often his use of it didn’t reflect God’s will.

Solomon starts counting on his works, merit, and the spending of his wealth in order to impress God.

The Temple was built for mankind’s benefit since God doesn’t live in an earthly place but in heaven.

The Temple began in heaven as a spiritual ideal, became physical, and will again become spiritual.

The Ark, along with remnants of the Wilderness Tabernacle, are brought to the Temple atop Mt. Moriah.

The God of Israel keeps covenant with His people and shows grace, provided they live in His presence.

Solomon’s petitions extol God’s Law as the basis for Israel’s existence, as well as for Solomon’s rule.

Solomon’s dream shows a pure heart and tells him to live in God’s presence, obey God, and keep God’s Laws.

Solomon succumbs to his wealth, position, power, and intellect and becomes indebted to a foreigner.

The Queen of Sheba says Solomon’s justice, righteousness, and eloquence surpassed what she had imagined.

In his old age, Solomon quits being loyal to the God of Israel as he openly worships other gods.

Understanding why Hadad wanted to take revenge on innocent people so many years after the event

A prophet tells Jeroboam that God is giving him the 10 northern tribes because of Solomon’s unfaithfulness.

Rehoboam ignores wisdom, which leads Jeroboam to set up a religious system separate from Judah.

As Jeroboam’s sacrifice begins, a new holiday for the golden calf gods is established; and a man of God from Judah speaks.

The prophet speaks God’s oracle that is against Jeroboam and all his sons yet shows grace to Aviyah.

Different traditions, points of view, and different documents create variety in Kings and Chronicles.

Idolatry accepts some traits of God while rejecting other traits in order to worship the god we want.

Each new king insists on emulating and outdoing the wickedness of the previous king of Israel.

The first bodily resurrection in the Bible is of Elijah the Hebrew raising a Gentile boy from the dead.

Elijah confronts the king and tells him to bring 450 prophets of Ba’al and to make a choice.

God rains fire down from heaven in response to Elijah’s prayer, but Elijah soon becomes despondent.

Elijah complains that God needs to pour out His wrath on the people of the Northern Kingdom.

Achav and his wicked wife Jezebel rule Ephraim-Israel, denounce the God of Israel, and worship Ba’al.

When God leads a Holy War and turns over the enemy, the purpose is not for kindness but for justice.

Elijah renews holy service for God and confronts Achav again to tell him he will die a grisly death.

Achav hates Mikhayahu because he brings only messages of warning, chastisement, and judgment.