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Dive into the stories of 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, and 2 Chronicles. Explore the rise and fall of nations under David's reign and his successors. Follow the events and people like David, Saul, and Solomon. Discover parallels to Jesus' birth and the preparation for the Messiah through characters like Eli, Samuel, and Saul.
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Overview of the Books about the Kings Book • 1 Samuel • 2 Samuel • 1 Kings • 2 Kings • 1 Chronicles • 2 Chronicles SUBJECT First Samuel, then Saul Second king Samuel anointed – David 1 Kingdom to 2 Kingdoms 2 Kingdoms to 1 Kingdom Nation flourishes under David’s reign Nation fails under David’s heirs
A Slice of Old Testament Timeline EVENTS & PEOPLE David Kingdom Divided S. Kingdom Alone Saul Solomon 930 BC 722 BC 586 BC 1043 BC 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles OT BOOKS
1 Samuel and the Birth of Christ 1 Samuel Jesus’ Birth • Young mother Hannah • Young mother Mary
1 Samuel and the Birth of Christ 1 Samuel Jesus’ Birth • Young mother Hannah • Wise man seeking king • Young Mother Mary • Wise men seeking king
1 Samuel and the Birth of Christ 1 Samuel Jesus’ Birth • Young mother Hannah • Wise man seeking king • Jealous king plots against a rival • Young Mother Mary • Wise men seeking king • Jealous king plots against a rival
1 Samuel Prepares for the Messiah Failure Character Jesus, Final Fulfillment • To prepare sons to continue obediently in priestly ministry • Eli, the Priest • Perfect eternal high priest; faithful forever; needs no heir or replacement; fully of one mind and heart with the Father
1 Samuel Prepares for the Messiah Failure Character Jesus, Final Fulfillment • To prepare sons to follow his teaching • Samuel, the Prophet • Perfect prophet; speaks God’s word, is God’s Word, effects transformation by his word; his people receive and obey his word
1 Samuel Prepares for the Messiah Failure Character Jesus, Final Fulfillment • To obey God’s commands for leading the nation, ruining any opportunity for his son to reign • Saul, the King • Perfect king; no heir needed; leads faithfully; preparing his kingdom; ready to return in glory; protects his people for all enemies
1 Samuel Prepares for the Messiah Failure Character Jesus, Final Fulfillment • As Priest • As Prophet • As King • Eli • Samuel • Saul • Perfect Priest • Ultimate Prophet • King of Kings One Person in all three offices Coming again to exercise all the powers of each