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The Kings of Israel & Judah

The Kings of Israel & Judah. Lesson 1: Introduction. Historical Context. When were they made?. Promises to Abraham - Gen. 12:1-3, 7 Gen. 13:14-17 Gen. 15:5, 12-16, 18 Gen. 17:1-8 Gen. 22:15-18 Gen. 26:3-5, 23 Gen. 28:13-15 Gen. 35:10-12 Gen. 46:3 Gen. 50:24-25. Historical Context.

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The Kings of Israel & Judah

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  1. The Kings of Israel & Judah Lesson 1: Introduction

  2. Historical Context When were they made? Promises to Abraham - • Gen. 12:1-3, 7 • Gen. 13:14-17 • Gen. 15:5, 12-16, 18 • Gen. 17:1-8 • Gen. 22:15-18 • Gen. 26:3-5, 23 • Gen. 28:13-15 • Gen. 35:10-12 • Gen. 46:3 • Gen. 50:24-25

  3. Historical Context Promises to Abraham - When were they fulfilled? • Nation • Ex. 1:5-7, 20 • Ex. 12:37-38, 40-41 • Land • Josh. 21:43-45 • 1 Kings 4:21; 2 Chron. 9:26 (cf. Gen. 15:18-21) • Seed – Mt. 1; Lk. 3:23ff

  4. Historical Context Period of the Judges • Why did God raise up judges? (Jg. 2:11-16) • Approx. 1376-1035 BC (approx. 341 years) • Last judge of Israel?

  5. Historical Context Period of the United Kingdom • Lasted through 3 Kings • Approx. 1051-931 BC (approx. 120 years) Period of the Divided Kingdom • Approx. 931-586 BC (approx. 345 years) • Israel led into captivity about 722 BC • Judah led captive about 587/586 BC

  6. Factors Leading to Demands for a King Influence of the Nations • What had God commanded the people to do? (Jg. 2:1ff) • What was the result? (Jg. 2:10-13; 1 Sam. 8:9) • What was their demand? (1 Sam. 8:6) Failure of Religious Leaders • Who were the mediators between God/nation? • What example did Eli’s sons set for the people? (1 Sam. 2:12ff) Where did Eli fail? (1 Sam. 2:22ff; cf. 4:11, 18) • What example did Samuel’s sons set for the people? (1 Sam. 8:1-3)

  7. The Price of Having a King • God’s Warning (1 Sam. 8:10-18) • Conscription • Military (vv. 11-12) • Servants (vv. 12-13, 16, 17) • Taxation • Produce of the land (vv. 14-15) • Livestock (v. 17) • Their response? (v. 18) • God’s response? (v. 18)

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