Central Church of Christ

Intro: David’s life is ever nearer the end. Going beyond the transition decision and blessing, David now advises Solomon personally, and about some troublemakers. Another person, who is not a troublemaker, is included. David tells Solomon that he will know what to do.

Read I Kings 2:1-9

Questions:

1. What was David’s first charge to Solomon? (I Kings 2:2)

2. What was David’s second charge to Solomon? (I Kings 2:3)

3. What were David’s two reasons for the second charge? (I Kings 2:3,4)

4. What was David’s advice about Joab and why? (I Kings2:5,6)

5. What was David’s advice about Barzillai and why? (I Kings2:7)

6. What was David’s advice about Shimei and why? (I Kings 2:8,9)

Discussion:

1. Why do you think David told Solomon to be strong and be a man?

2. Is this something the Christian man today needs to be? If so, how?

3. Do we have the same promise at the end of verse 3, as Christians today?

4. Why do you think David had a problem with Joab having blood on his belt and sandals?

5. Was David’s advice to Solomon, about Shimei, going against what he promised before, at the Jordan River?