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1 Kings 1 · Grade 5

The Throne of David

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First Kings opens with Israel at a turning point. King David was old, and the question of who would rule next was not yet settled in public. Adonijah, David's oldest living son, exalted himself and said he would be king. He gathered chariots and runners, and won over Joab and Abiathar the priest. Others, like Zadok, Benaiah, and Nathan, stayed loyal to David.

Nathan knew that God had chosen Solomon. He urged Bathsheba to remind David of his oath, and then he confirmed her words. David answered with a solemn promise: as God lives, Solomon would reign after him. He gave clear orders. Solomon would ride the king's own mule, be anointed at Gihon, and sit on the throne as ruler over Israel and Judah.

The anointing was public and joyful. Zadok poured the oil, the trumpet sounded, and the people said, Long live King Solomon! When the news reached Adonijah's feast, his guests scattered. Adonijah ran to the altar and held its horns for safety. Solomon showed mercy and sent him home. David blessed God, who had let him see his son on the throne. In the New Testament, Jesus is called the Son of David, the King whose kingdom will never end (Luke 1:32-33).

Show What You Know

  1. What did Adonijah gather to show he was king?

  2. Who stayed loyal to David?

  3. What orders did David give for Solomon?

  4. What did David bless God for?

Crossword

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Across

  1. And the mighty men who belonged to ____.
  2. Assuredly ____ your son shall reign after me.
  3. The king has sent with him ____ the priest.

Down

  1. Then ____ the son of Haggith exalted himself.
  2. But he didn’t call ____ the prophet.

Think About It

  1. Adonijah exalted himself, but God lifts up the humble. How can you choose humility this week?

  2. Solomon showed mercy to his brother. Where could you show mercy to someone who wronged you?

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.

  • What does it mean to exalt yourself?
  • How can you include people instead of leaving them out?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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