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The Divided Kingdom

The Divided Kingdom. The Question: How Did This Happen?. The people requested a king. 1 Samuel 8:1-9, 19-20 Three kings reigned over all the tribes of Israel: Saul (40 yrs), David (40 yrs), & Solomon (40 yrs).

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The Divided Kingdom

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  1. The Divided Kingdom

  2. The Question: How Did This Happen? • The people requested a king. • 1 Samuel 8:1-9, 19-20 • Three kings reigned over all the tribes of Israel: Saul (40 yrs), David (40 yrs), & Solomon (40 yrs). • Because Solomon led the people away from God, his descendants would not be allowed to reign over or enjoy such a blessed nation. • 1 Kings 11:28-39

  3. StudyingThe Divided Kingdom • There Is Information In 5 Sets of Books • 1 & 2 Samuel: The Formation of The Kingdom • 1 & 2 Kings: The Explanation of The Division • 1 & 2 Chronicles: The Salvation of The Remnant • Captivity & Restoration: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther • The Prophets: Isaiah – Malachi • The Good News For Personal Study • Unfamiliar Names Have Little To Remember. • They Are Arranged For Application & Understanding. • The Themes Are More Important Than The Dates.

  4. Key Events To Learn: A,B,C,D • 1050 BC – The Kingdom is United with Saul as the First King. • 931 BC – The Kingdom is Divided with Rehoboam and Jeroboam as kings. - “The J’s don’t go together.” • 722 BC – Israel Taken Into Assyrian Captivity • 606 BC – Babylon Deports The First Captives from Judah • 586 BC – The Babylonians Destroy The Temple • The Return: Issued by Cyrus; Enforced by Darius.

  5. Key Events To Learn • Their Punishment Will Last For 70 Years • Jeremiah 25:11-12, 29:10-14 • The Return: Issued by Cyrus; Enforced by Darius. • Isaiah 44:28, 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 • 606 BC to 536 BC = 70 Years of Captivity • From 1st Captives Taken to the First Remnant Returns • 586 BC to 516 BC = 70 Years of No Temple Worship • From Destruction of Temple to the Rebuilding of the Temple Led by Haggai.

  6. The Overriding Theme • Disobeying God Leads To Slavery… • Slavery to Assyria • Slavery to Babylonia • Ultimately, Slavery to Sin • But Restoration Is Available! • “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jer. 29:13

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