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1 Kings 1 · Grade 4

God's Chosen King

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First Kings begins at the end of King David's life. David was old and weak, and his son Adonijah saw a chance to take the throne. Joab the army captain and Abiathar the priest followed him. Adonijah offered sacrifices and held a feast, calling himself king.

But God had chosen Solomon, and David had made a promise to Bathsheba. Nathan the prophet made a wise plan. Bathsheba went in to the king, and then Nathan came in to support her words. David acted at once. He swore that Solomon would reign after him and sit on his throne.

Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah brought Solomon down to Gihon on David's mule. Zadok took the horn of oil from the Tent and anointed him. The people shouted so loudly that the earth shook. Adonijah's guests ran away in fear. Adonijah held onto the horns of the altar, but Solomon said that if he proved worthy, not a hair of his would fall to the earth.

Show What You Know

  1. Who followed Adonijah?

  2. What wise plan did Nathan make?

  3. Where did Zadok get the horn of oil?

  4. What did Solomon say about Adonijah?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

SolomonthroneAdonijahNathanDavid
  1. David was old and weak, and his son saw a chance to take the throne.
  2. But God had chosen , and David had made a promise to Bathsheba.
  3. the prophet made a wise plan.
  4. acted at once.
  5. He swore that Solomon would reign after him and sit on his .

Think About It

  1. David kept his promise even when he was old and weak. Is there a promise you need to keep?

  2. Nathan spoke up when something was wrong. Who is a person you can tell when you see trouble?

Memory Verse

Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the Tent, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet; and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!”

1 Kings 1:39 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for choosing good leaders. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does this chapter show that God's plans stand?
  • How can you listen to good advice from people who care about you?

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