A Harmony of the Books of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles

By William Day Crockett

Analytical Outline of the Books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles.

BOOK FIRST.

Until the Founding of the Monarchy.

PART I.

GENEALOGICAL TABLES, WITH BRIEF HISTORICAL STATEMENTS.
I. Genealogies of the Patriarchs.
1. The Genealogy from Adam to Noah. 1 Chronicles 1:1-4.
2. The Descendants of Noah's Sons. 1 Chronicles 1:5-23.
3. From Shem to Abraham. 1 Chronicles 1:24-27.
4. The Descendants of Abraham. 1 Chronicles 1:28-42.
5. The Kings and Dukes of Edom. 1 Chronicles 1:43-54.
6. The twelve Sons of Israel. 1 Chronicles 2:1, 2.
   
II. Genealogies of the Tribes of Israel.
7. The Tribe of Judah.  
     (1) General Genealogies of the Tribe. 1 Chronicles 2:3-17, 21-41.

1 Chronicles 4:1-23.
     (2) Three Accounts of the Descendants of Caleb. 1 Chronicles 2:18-20.
1 Chronicles 2:42-49.
1 Chronicles 2:50-55.
     (3) The Family of David. 1 Chronicles 3:1-9.
     (4) The Line of David, through Solomon. 1 Chronicles 3:10-24.
8. The Tribe of Levi.  
     (1) The Line of Aaron. 1 Chronicles 6:1-15.

1 Chronicles 6:49-53.
     (2) The Descendants of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. 1 Chronicles 6:16-30.
     (3) The Ancestors of the Songmasters, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan. 1 Chronicles 6:31-48.
     (4) The Cities of the Levites. 1 Chronicles 6:54-81.
9. The Tribe of Reuben. 1 Chronicles 5:1-10.
10. The Tribe of Gad. 1 Chronicles 5:11-17.
11. The Half-Tribe of Manasseh (east of Jordan). 1 Chronicles 5:23. 24.
12. The Tribe of Simeon. 1 Chronicles 4:24-43.
13. The Tribe of Issachar. 1 Chronicles 7:1-5.
14. The Tribe of Naphtali. 1 Chronicles 7:13.
15. The Half-Tribe of Manasseh (west of Jordan). 1 Chronicles 7:14-19.
16. The Tribe of Ephraim. 1 Chronicles 7:20-29.
17. The Tribe of Asher. 1 Chronicles 7:30-40.
18. The Tribe of Benjamin.  
     (1) General Genealogies of the Tribe. 1 Chronicles 7:6-12.
1 Chronicles 8:1-28.
     (2) The House of Saul. [1 Samuel 14:49-51.]
1 Chronicles 8:29-40.
1 Chronicles 9:35-44.
19. Appendix:Additional Historical Statements.  
     (1) War of the three Transjordanic Tribes with Arab Nations. 1 Chronicles 5:18-22.
     (2) The Inhabitants of Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 9:2-34,1a.

 

PART II.

THE CLOSE OF THE THEOCRACY.
I. The Early Life of Samuel.
20. Samuel's Birth and Infancy.  
     (1) Samuel's Birth in Answer to Prayer. 1 Samuel 1:1-20.
     (2) Samuel's Consecration to the Lord. 1 Samuel 1:21-28.
     (3) Hannah's Song of Thanksgiving. 1 Samuel 2:1-10.
21. Samuel at Shiloh.  
     (1) The faithless Priests. 1 Samuel 2:12-17.
     (2) Eli's Expostulation with his Sons. 1 Samuel 2:22-25.
     (3) Samuel's Ministry before the Lord. 1 Samuel 2:11, 26.

1 Samuel 2:18-21.
     (4) The Fall of Eli's House foretold. 1 Samuel 2:27-36.
     (5) Samuel's Call. 1 Samuel 3:1-18.
     (6) Samuel established as a Prophet. 1 Samuel 3:19-4:1a.
      
II. The Period of National Disaster.
22. Israel's Defeat and Loss of the Ark. 1 Samuel 4:1b-11a.
23. The Fall of the House of Eli. 1 Samuel 4:11b-22.
24. The Ark of God.  
     (1) The Chastisement of the Philistines for the Removal of the Ark. 1 Samuel 5:1-12.
     (2) The Restoration of the Ark with expiatory Gifts. 1 Samuel 6:1-11.
     (3) The Reception and Settlement of the Ark in Israel. 1 Samuel 6:12-7:1.
25. The twenty Years of Waiting. 1 Samuel 7:2.
   
III. Samuel, the Last of the Judges.
26. National Repentance through Samuel's Labors. 1 Samuel 7:3-6.
27. Israel's Victory over the Philistines. 1 Samuel 7:7-12.
28. Summary Statement of Samuel's Work as Judge. 1 Samuel 7:13-17.

 

BOOK SECOND.

The Reign of Saul.

PART I.

ESTABLISHMENT BY SAMUEL OF SAUL AS FIRST KING OF ISRAEL.
29. The persistent Demand of the People for a King. 1 Samuel 8:1-22.
30. Samuel meets Saul, who is destined by Jehovah to be King over Israel. 1 Samuel 9:1-25.
31. Saul is privately anointed by Samuel. 1 Samuel 9:26-10:1.
32. The Signs of the Divine Confirmation. 1 Samuel 10:2-16.
33. The Choice of Saul by Lot at Mizpeh. 1 Samuel 10:17-21.
34. The Installation of Saul as King. 1 Samuel 10:22-25.
35. Saul's brief Retirement to private Life. 1 Samuel 10:26, 27.

 

PART II.

SAUL'S REIGN UNTIL HIS REJECTION.
36. A generic Account of the Whole of Saul's Reign. 1 Samuel 14:47-52.
37. Confirmation and general Recognition of Saul as King.  
     (1) Saul's Victory over the Ammonites. 1 Samuel 11:1-11.
     (2) Confirmation of Saul as King at Gilgal. 1 Samuel 11:12-15.
     (3) Samuel's last Transaction with the People at Gilgal. 1 Samuel 12:1-25.
38. The Beginnings of Royalty. 1 Samuel 13:1, 2.
39. The War against the Philistines.  
     (1) Jonathan's Exploit in Gibeah. 1 Samuel 13:3a.
     (2) Saul summons Israel to Gilgal. 1 Samuel 13:3b, 4.
     (3) The Philistines encamp in Michmash. 1 Samuel 13:5.
     (4) The Distress of Israel. 1 Samuel 13:6, 7, 19-23.
     (5) Saul wrongly offers Sacrifice. 1 Samuel 13:8, 9.
     (6) Samuel's Prophecy of Retribution. 1 Samuel 13:10-14.
     (7) Saul moves his Headquarters to Gibeah. 1 Samuel 13:15,16.
     (8) The three marauding Bands of the Philistines. 1 Samuel 13:17, 18.
     (9) Jonathan's bold Attack on the Philistines. 1 Samuel 14:1-16.
     (10) Flight and Overthrow of the Philistines. 1 Samuel 14:17-23.
     (11) Saul's rash Curse and its Consequences. 1 Samuel 14:24-46.
40. Jehovah's Rejection of Saul.  
     (1) The Commission to destroy Amalek. 1 Samuel 15:1-3.
     (2) Saul's Disobedience. 1 Samuel 15:4-9.
     (3) The Penalty of Disobedience. 1 Samuel 15:10-31.
     (4) The Fate of Agag. 1 Samuel 15:32, 33.
     (5) Samuel and Saul part. 1 Samuel 15:34.35.
 

PART III.

THE DECLINE OF SAUL AND THE RISE OF DAVID.
I. The Early History of David.
41. David chosen and anointed as Saul's Successor by Samuel. 1 Samuel 16:1-13.
42. David's Introduction to the Court of Saul. 1 Samuel 16:14-23.
   
II. David's Advancement and Saul's growing Jealousy.
43. The Story of David and Goliath.  
     (1) The Invasion of the Philistines. 1 Samuel 17:1-3.
     (2) The Challenge of Goliath. 1 Samuel 17:4-11.
     (3) David is sent by his Father to his Brethren in the Army. 1 Samuel 17:12-22.
     (4) David accepts Goliath's Challenge. 1 Samuel 17:23-37.
     (5) David's Contest with Goliath. 1 Samuel 17:38-51.
     (6) David once more in the royal Presence. 1 Samuel 17:55-58.
     (7) The Deed of Shammah. [2 Samuel 23:11b, 12.]

[1 Chronicles 11:13, 14.]
     (8) The Rout of the Philistines. 1 Samuel 17:52-54.
44. David at the Court of Saul.  
     (1) Saul attaches David to his Suit. 1 Samuel 18:2.
     (2) Jonathan's Friendship for David. 1 Samuel 18:1, 3, 4.
     (3) David's Popularity. 1 Samuel 18:5.
     (4) Saul's Hatred toward David. 1 Samuel 18:6-16.
     (5) Saul's artful Attempt against David's Life. 1 Samuel 18:17-29.
     (6) David's increasing Popularity. 1 Samuel 18:30.
     (7) Jonathan proves his Friendship for David. 1 Samuel 19:1-7.
45. David is forced to leave Court.  
     (1) David escapes by Michal's Help. 1 Samuel 19:8-17.
     (2) David's Flight to Ramah and Saul's Pursuit. 1 Samuel 19:18-24.
     (3) The Conference between David and Jonathan. 1 Samuel 20:1-23.
     (4) Jonathan learns his Father's Intentions towards David. 1 Samuel 20:24-34.
     (5) The Parting between David and Jonathan. 1 Samuel 20:35-42.
   
III. David's Outlaw Life.
46. David's Flight.  
     (1) To Nob, to Ahimelech, the High Priest. 1 Samuel 21:1-9.
     (2) To Achish, King of Gath. 1 Samuel 21:10-15.
     (3) To the Cave of Adullam. 1 Samuel 22:1, 2.

1 Chronicles 12:16-18.
     (4) To Mizpeh of Moab, where he finds Asylum for his Parents. 1 Samuel 22:3, 4.
     (5) To the Forest of Hereth, in Judah. 1 Samuel 22:5.
47. Saul's Vengeance on the Priests of Nob. 1 Samuel 22:6-20.
48. David in Keilah.  
     (1) David rescues Keilah. 1 Samuel 23:1-5.
     (2) Abiathar joins David. 1 Samuel 22:21-23; 23:6.
     (3) David escapes from Keilah. 1 Samuel 23:7-13.
49. David's last Meeting with Jonathan. 1 Samuel 23:14-18.
50. David's Betrayal by the Ziphites. 1 Samuel 23:19-24a.
51. David's Escape from Saul in the Wilderness of Maon. 1 Samuel 23:24b-28.
52. David in the Wilderness of En-gedi:He spares Saul in the Cave. 1 Samuel 23:29-24:22.
53. The Death of Samuel. 1 Samuel 25:1a.
54. David in the Wilderness of Paran:the History of Nabal and Abigail. 1 Samuel 25:1b-38.
55. David's matrimonial Relations. 1 Samuel 25:39-44.
56. David, betrayed again by the Ziphites, spares Saul the second Time. 1 Samuel 26:1-25.
57. David again in the Land of the Philistines.  
     (1) David once more flees to Achish, King of Oath. 1 Samuel 27:1-4.
     (2) Achish grants Ziklag to David. 1 Samuel 27:5, 6.
     (3) David's Operations while at Ziklag. 1 Samuel 27:7-12.
     (4) List of the Men who came to David at Ziklag. 1 Chronicles 12:1-7.
   
IV. Saul's Downfall in War with the Philistines.
58. The Philistines prepare for a Campaign against Israel. 1 Samuel 28:10.
59. David and the Philistine Invasion of Israel.  
     (1) Achish places Confidence in David. 1 Samuel 28:1b, 2.
     (2) David encamps with the Philistines in Aphek:the Israelites pitch in Jezreel 1 Samuel 29:1, 2.
     (3) David, dismissed from the Philistine Army, starts for Ziklag. 1 Samuel 29:3-11a.
     (4) The Philistines march toward Jezreel. 1 Samuel 29:11b.
     (5) List of the Men who joined David on his Way to Ziklag. 1 Chronicles 12:19-22.
60. David's Victory over the Amalekites who had destroyed Ziklag. 1 Samuel 30:1-31.
61. The Philistines pitch in Shunem:the Israelites in Gilboa. 1 Samuel 28:4.
62 Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor. 1 Samuel 28:3, 5-25.
63. The Fall of the House of Saul.  
     (1) The Battle of Mount Gilboa. 1 Samuel 31:1-13.

1 Chronicles 10:1-14.
     (2) The Accident to Mephibosheth. 2 Samuel 4:4.
 

BOOK THIRD.

The Reign of David.

PART 1.

THE SEVEN AND A HALF YEARS IN HEBRON.
I. David's Behavior on Hearing of Saul's Death.
64. The News of Saul's Death is brought to David. 2 Samuel 1:1-16.
65. David's Lamentation for Saul and Jonathan. 2 Samuel 1:17-27.
   
II. The Rival Kingdoms.
66. David is anointed King over Judah. 2 Samuel 2:1-4a.
67. David's Message to the Men of Jabesh-gilead. 2 Samuel 2:4b-7.
68. Ish-boshcth is made King of Israel. 2 Samuel 2:8-11.
69. The Civil War. 2 Samuel 2:12-3:1.
70. David's Family in Hebron. 2 Samuel 3:2-5.
   
III. Events leading to David's Elevation to the Throne of Israel.
71. Abner's Quarrel with Ish-bosheth. 2 Samuel 3:6-11.
72. Abner's Desertion to David:Michal restored to David. 2 Samuel 3:12-21.
73. Joab's Murder of Abner:David's Lamentation. 2 Samuel 3:22-39.
74. The Murder of Ish-bosheth. 2 Samuel 4:1-3. 5-7.
75. David punishes the Murderers of Ish-bosheth. 2 Samuel 4:8-12.
   
 

PART II.

THE PERIOD OF DAVID'S WARS.
76. David is made King over Israel. 2 Samuel 5:1-3.

1 Chronicles 11:1-3.
77. Data concerning the Number of Warriors who made David King. 1 Chronicles 12:23-40.
78. Jerusalem captured and made the Capital. 2 Samuel 5:6-10.

1Chronicles 11:4-9.
79. Defensive Wars against the Philistines.  
     (1) The first Campaign.  
          A. David goes " down to the Hold." 2 Samuel 5:17.

1Chronicles 14:8.
          B. The Gadites who "separated themselves unto David." 1 Chronicles 12:8-15.
          C. The Deed of " the three mighty Men." 2 Samuel 5:18.
2 Samuel 23:13-17.
1 Chronicles 11:15-19.
1 Chronicles 14:9.
          D. David's Victory at Baal-perazim. 2 Samuel 5:19-21.
1 Chronicles 14:10-12.
     (2) The second Campaign. 2 Samuel 5:22-25.

1 Chronicles 14:13-17.
80. David's Alliance with Hiram of Tyre. 2 Samuel 5:11, 12.

1 Chronicles 14:1, 2.
81. Offensive Wars against the Philistines.  
     (1) A Summary of these Wars. 2 Samuel 8:1.

1 Chronicles 18:1.
     (2) The first Campaign. 2 Samuel 21:15-17a.
     (3) Withdrawal of David from active military Service. 2 Samuel 21:17b.
     (4) The second Campaign. 2 Samuel 21:18.

1 Chronicles 20:4.
     (5) The third Campaign. 2 Samuel 21:19.

1 Chronicles 20:5.
     (6) The fourth Campaign. 2 Samuel 21:20-22.

1 Chronicles 20:6-8.
82. The Ammonite-Syrian Campaign.  
     (1) David's Ambassadors insulted by the Ammonites. 2 Samuel 10:1-5.

1 Chronicles 19:1-5.
     (2) The Israelitish Victory under the Leadership of Joab. 2 Samuel 10:6-14.

1Chronicles 19:6-15.
83. The Syrian Campaign. 2 Samuel 10:15-19.

1Chronicles 19:16-19,
84. The second Ammonite Campaign.  
     (1) Joab lays Siege to Rabbah. 2 Samuel 11:1.

1Chronicles 20:1a.
     (2) David's Fall. 2 Samuel 11:2-27.
     (3) David's Repentance. 2 Samuel 12:1-24a.
     (4) The Capture of Rabbah. 2 Samuel 12:26-31 .

1Chronicles 20:1b-3.
85. The Campaign against Moab.  
     (1) The Conquest by David. 2 Samuel 8:2.

1Chronicles 18:2.
     (2) The Exploit of Benaiah. 2 Samuel 23:20a.

1 Chronicles 11:22a
86. Decisive Campaign against Hadadezer. 2 Samuel 8:3, 4, 7, 8.
1 Kings 11:[23b], 24a.
1 Kings 11:24b—Footnote.
1 Chronicles 18:3, 4, 7, 8.
87. Subjugation of Damascus. 2 Samuel 8:5, 6.

1 Chronicles 18:5, 6.
88. Submission of Hamath. 2 Samuel 8:9-11.

Chronicles 18:9-11a.
89. Subjugation of Edom. 2 Samuel 8:13, 14a.
1 Kings 11:15-17, [14b], 18.
1 Kings 11:19, 20—Footnote.
1 Chronicles 18:12, 13a.

90. Summary of David's Wars:the Nations conquered.

 2 Samuel 8:[11d], 12, [11b], 14b.

1 Chronicles 18:11c,11b,13b.
91. List of David's Heroes.  
     (1) The " first " three.  
          A. Jashobeam. 2 Samuel 23:8.

1Chronicles 11:10, 11.
          B. Eleazar. 2 Samuel 23:9, 10.

1Chronicles 11:12.
          C. Shammah. 2 Samuel 23:11, 12.

1 Chronicles 11:13, 14.
     (2) The "three mighty Men."  
          A. Their Exploit at Bethlehem. [2 Samuel 23:13-17.]

[1 Chronicles 11:15-19.]
          B. Abishai. 2 Samuel 23:18, 19.

1Chronicles 11:20, 21.
          C. Benaiah. 2 Samuel 23:[20a], 20b-23. 1Chronicles 11:[22a], 22b-25.
     (3) The remaining Heroes. 2 Samuel 23:24-39.

1 Chronicles 11:26-47.
92. The Administration and Officers of the Kingdom during this Period. 2 Samuel 8:15-18.
1 Chronicles 18:14-17.
93. David's Song of Thanksgiving. 2 Samuel 22:1-51.
   
 

PART III.

THE PERIOD OF REST.
94. Removal of the Ark from Kirjath-jearim.  
     (1) To the House of Obed-edom. 2 Samuel 6:1-11.

1Chronicles 13:1-14.
     (2) To Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 6:12-19a.

1Chronicles 15:1-16:3.
     (3) David's Hymn of Praise 1 Chronicles 16:4-36.
     (4) Concluding Statements. 2 Samuel 6:19b-23.

1 Chronicles 16:37-43.
95. The Promise of eternal Dominion to the House of David.  
     (1) David's Purpose to build a Temple to Jehovah. 2 Samuel 7:1-3.

1Chronicles 17:1, 2.
     (2) The Lord's Answer through Nathan. 2 Samuel 7:4-17.

1Chronicles 17:3-15.
     (3) David's Prayer and Thanksgiving. 2 Samuel 7:18-29.

1Chronicles 17:16-27.
96. David's Kindness towards Jonathan's Son, Mephibosheth. 2 Samuel 9:1-13.
97. The Birth of Solomon. 2 Samuel 12:24b, 25.
98. David's Family in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 5:13-16.
1 Chronicles 3:5-9.
1 Chronicles 14:3-7.
   
 

PART IV.

THE PERIOD OF INTERNAL DISSENSIONS.
I. Family Troubles.
99. Amnon's Crime. 2 Samuel 13:1-22.
100. Absalom's Vengeance. 2 Samuel 13:23-36.
101. Absalom's Flight and Sojourn in Geshur. 2 Samuel 13:37-39.
102. The Recall of Absalom.  
     (1) Joab's Stratagem. 2 Samuel 14:1-20.
     (2) Absalom's Return. 2 Samuel 14:21-24.
     (3) Absalom and his Family, 2 Samuel 14:25-27.
     (4) Absalom's Waiting in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 14:28.
     (5) Absalom's Readmission to Court. 2 Samuel 14:29-33.
103. Absalom stealing the Hearts of the Men of Israel. 2 Samuel 15:1-6.
   
II. National Calamities.
104. The three Years' Famine.  
     (1) The Execution of Saul's Grandsons. 2 Samuel 21:1-10.
     (2) The Burial of Saul and his Sons. 2 Samuel 21:11-14.
105. The three Days' Pestilence.  
     (1) David's Sin in numbering the People. 2 Samuel 24:1-9.

1 Chronicles 21:1-6.
     (2) The Choice of Punishments. 2 Samuel 24:10-14.

1 Chronicles 21:7-13.
     (3) The Pestilence. 2 Samuel 24:15-17.

1 Chronicles 21:14-17.
     (4) David purchases Araunah's Threshing-floor and erects an Altar. 2 Samuel 24:18-25.

1 Chronicles 21:18-30,
   
III. David's Final Arrangements.
106. Preparations for the Building of the Temple,  
     (1) The Temple Site chosen. 1 Chronicles 22:1.
     (2) David's Plans and Foresight. 1 Chronicles 22:2-5.
     (3) David's Charge to Solomon. 1 Chronicles 22:6-16.
     (4) David's Charge to the Princes. 1 Chronicles 22:17-19
107. The National Convention.  
     (1) The Convention summoned. 1 Chronicles 23:1a, 2.
     (2) Data concerning the Officials " gathered."  
          A. The Number and Distribution of the Levites. 1 Chronicles 23:3-5.
          B. The twenty-four Houses of the Levites. 1 Chronicles 23:6-23.

1 Chronicles 24:20-30a
          C. The Duties of the Levites. 1 Chronicles 23:24-32.

1 Chronicles 24:30b, 31.
          D. The twenty-four Courses of Priests. 1 Chronicles 24:1-19.
          E. The twenty-four Classes of Singers. 1 Chronicles 25:1-31.
          F. The Courses of the Doorkeepers. 1 Chronicles 26:1-19.
          G. The Officers of the Treasuries of " the House of God." 1 Chronicles 26:20-28.
          H. The Officers and Judges "for the outward Business." 1 Chronicles 26:29-32.
          I. The twelve Captains of the Army. 1 Chronicles 27:1-15.
          J. The Chiefs of the twelve Tribes. 1 Chronicles 27:16-24.
          K. The Overseers of the King's Treasuries and Possessions. 1 Chronicles 27:25-31.
          L. The Officers of State. 1 Chronicles 27:32-34.
     (3) The Convening into an Assembly of the secular Officials " gathered." 1 Chronicles 28:1.
     (4) The public Acts in National Convention.  
          A. David causes Solomon to be made King (first Time). 1 Chronicles 23:1b.
          B. David's Address. 1 Chronicles 28:2-8.
          C. David directs Solomon concerning the Building of the Temple. 1 Chronicles 28:9-21.
          D. Contributions of David and the Officials for the Building of the Temple. 1 Chronicles 29:1-9.
          E. David's Thanksgiving and Prayer. 1 Chronicles 29:10-19.
     (5) Close of the Convention. 1 Chronicles 29:20-22a.
   
IV. Absalom's Rebellion.
108. The Outbreak of the Rebellion. 2 Samuel 15:7-12.
109. David's Flight.  
     (1) He hastily leaves Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 15:13-18.
     (2) Ittai's Fidelity. 2 Samuel 15:19-23.
     (3) The Priests and the Ark. 2 Samuel 15:24-29.
     (4) Hushai is sent back to the City. 2 Samuel 15:30-37a.
     (5) The lying Ziba and his Present 2 Samuel 16:1-4.
     (6) The Cursing of Shimei. 2 Samuel 16:5-14.
110. Absalom in Jerusalem.  
     (1) His Entrance into the City. 2 Samuel 15:37b.

2 Samuel 16:15.
     (2) Hushai meets Absalom. 2 Samuel 16:16-19.
     (3) The Counsels of Ahithophel. 2 Samuel 16:20-17:4.
     (4) Ahithophel's Counsel is thwarted by Hushai. 2 Samuel 17:5-14.
     (5) Hushai's Message to David. 2 Samuel 17:15-22.
     (6) Ahithophel's Suicide. 2 Samuel 17:23.
111. The Civil War.  
     (1) Absalom's Pursuit 2 Samuel 17:24-26.
     (2) The Reception of David at Mahanaim. 2 Samuel 17:27-29.
     (3) The Battle of Mount Ephraim. 2 Samuel 18:1-8.
     (4) Absalom is murdered by Joab. 2 Samuel 18:9-18.
     (5) The Tidings brought to David:his Grief for Absalom. 2 Samuel 18:19-33.
   
V. The Restoration of David's Authority.
112. Joab's Reproval of David's unworthy Grief. 2 Samuel 19:1-8a.
113. Negotiations for David's Recall. 2 Samuel 19:8b-14.
114. David's Return.  
     (1) The homeward March begins. 2 Samuel 19:15.
     (2) Shimei is pardoned. 2 Samuel 19:16-23.
     (3) The Meeting with Mephibosheth. 2 Samuel 19:24-30.
     (4) Barzillai's Farewell. 2 Samuel 19:31-40a.
     (5) The Strife between Judah and Israel. 2 Samuel 19:40b-43.
115. Sheba's Insurrection.  
     (1) The Outbreak of the Revolt. 2 Samuel 20:1, 2.
     (2) David re-enters Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 20:3.
     (3) Joab, after murdering Amasa, pursues Sheba. 2 Samuel 20:4-14.
     (4) Siege of Abel of Beth-maacah, Death of Sheba, and End of the Rebellion. 2 Samuel 20:15-22.
116. The Officers of State after the Restoration. 2 Samuel 20:23-26.
   

VI. The Closing Days of David's Life.
117. David's failing Health:Abishag the Shunammite. 1 Kings 1:1-4.
118. Solomon is made King " the second Time."  
     (1) Adonijah attempts to seize the Kingdom. 1 Kings 1:5-10.
     (2) Nathan and Bath-sheba's counter Coup d' état. 1 Kings 1:11-37.
     (3) Solomon's second Anointing. 1 Kings 1:38-40.

1 Chronicles 29:22b.
     (4) Adonijah's Alarm and Submission. 1 Kings 1:41-53.
119. David's last prophetic Words. 2 Samuel 23:1-7.
120. David's last Words to Solomon. 1 Kings 2:1-9.
121. The Death of David. 2 Samuel 5:4, 5.
1 Kings 2:11, 10.
1 Chronicles 3:4b.

1 Chronicles 29:26-30.
 

BOOK FOURTH.

The Reign of Solomon.

PART I.

THE BEGINNING OF SOLOMON'S REIGN.
122. Solomon's Accession to the Throne. 1 Kings 2:12.
1 Chronicles 29:23-25.
2 Chronicles 1:1.
123. Solomon's Removal of his Adversaries.  
     (1) Adonijah, asking Abishag to Wife, is put to Death. 1 Kings 2:13-25.
     (2) Abiathar is degraded from the Priesthood. 1 Kings 2:26, 27.
     (3) Joab's Flight and Death. 1 Kings 2:28-34.
     (4) The Elevation of Benaiah and Zadok. 1 Kings 2:35.
     (5) Shimei meets with his Deserts. 1 Kings 2:36-46.
124. Solomon marries Pharaoh's Daughter. 1 Kings 3:1.
125. Spiritual Condition of Solomon and his Kingdom. 1 Kings 3:2, 3.
126. Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon. 1 Kings 3:4.

2 Chronicles 1:2-6.
127. Solomon's Dream and Prayer for Wisdom. 1 Kings 3:5-15.

2 Chronicles 1:7-13.
128. God's Gift of Wisdom manifest by Solomon's Judgment on the Harlots. 1 Kings 3:16-28.
   
 

PART II.

SOLOMON IN ALL HIS GLORY.
129. Preparations for the Building of the Temple.  
     (1) The League with Hiram, King of Tyre. 1 Kings 5:1-12; 7:13, 14.

2 Chronicles 2:1, 3-16.
     (2) Solomon's Levy of Laborers. 1 Kings 5:13-18.
2 Chronicles 2:2.
2 Chronicles 2:17, 18.
130. The Building of the Temple.  
     (1) Commencement of the Temple. 1 Kings 6:1.

2 Chronicles 3:1, 2.
     (2) God's Promise to Solomon. 1 Kings 6:11-13.
     (3) Dimensions of the Temple. 1 Kings 6:2.

2 Chronicles 3:3.
     (4) Materials of the Temple. 1 Kings 6:7, 9b. 22a.

2 Chronicles 3:5-7a.
     (5) The Porch. 1 Kings 6:3.

2 Chronicles 3:4.
     (6) The Windows. 1 Kings 6:4.
     (7) The Stories. 1 Kings 6:5, 6, 8, 10.

2 Chronicles 3:9b.
     (8) The Most Holy Place. 1 Kings 6:16-21, 22b.

2 Chronicles 3:8, 9a.
     (9) The Cherubim. 1 Kings 6:23-28.

2 Chronicles 3:10-13.
     (10) The Veil. 2 Chronicles 3:14.
     (11) The Walls. 1 Kings 6:15a, 29.
2 Chronicles 3:7b
     (12) The Floor. 1 Kings 6:15b, 30.
     (13) The Doors. 1 Kings 6:31-35
     (14) Completion of the Temple. 1 Kings 6:9a.
1 Kings 6:14.
1 Kings 6:37, 38.
131. The Building of the Royal Palace.  
     (1) The thirteen Years in Building. 1 Kings 7:1.
     (2) The House of the Forest of Lebanon. 1 Kings 7:2-5.
     (3) The Porch of Pillars. 1 Kings 7:6.
     (4) The Porch of the Throne. 1 Kings 7:7.
     (5) The King's own Dwelling House. 1 Kings 7:8a.
     (6) The House of Pharaoh's Daughter. 1 Kings 7:8b.
     (7) Materials of the Buildings. 1 Kings 7:9-11.
     (8) The great Court. 1 Kings 7:12.
132. The Making of the Vessels, etc., pertaining to the Temple.  
     (1) Hiram the Artisan of Tyre. [1 Kings 7:13, 14.]
     (2) The two Pillars. 1 Kings 7:15-22.

2 Chronicles 3:15-17.
     (3) The Altar of Brass. 2 Chronicles 4:1.
     (4) The molten Sea. 1 Kings 7:23-26, 39b.

2 Chronicles 4:2-5, 10, 6b.
     (5) The ten Bases. 1 Kings 7:27-37.
     (6) The ten Lavers. 1 Kings 7:38, 39a.

2 Chronicles 4:6a.
     (7) The Courts. 1 Kings 6:36.

2 Chronicles 4:9.
     (8) Summary of Hiram's Work in Brass. 1 Kings 7:40-47.

2 Chronicles 4:11-18.
     (9) Summary of the golden Vessels, etc. 1 Kings 7:48-50.
2 Chronicles 4:7, 8.
2 Chronicles 4:19-22.
     (10) Completion of the Work. 1 Kings 7:51.

2 Chronicles 5:1.
133. The Dedication of the Temple.  
     (1) Removal of the Tabernacle and its Contents from Zion to the Temple 1 Kings 8:1-11.

2 Chronicles 5:2-14.
     (2) Solomon's opening Address and Blessing. 1 Kings 8:12-21.

2 Chronicles 6:1-11.
     (3) Solomon's dedicatory Prayer.  
          A. God's constant Care invoked. 1 Kings 8:22-30.

2 Chronicles 6:12-21.
          B. When an Oath is made at the Altar. 1 Kings 8:31,32.

2 Chronicles 6:22, 23.
          C. In Defeat. 1 Kings 8:33, 34.

2 Chronicles 6:24, 25.
          D. In Drouth. 1 Kings 8:35, 36.

2 Chronicles 6:26, 27.
          E. In Famine and Pestilence. 1 Kings 8:37-40.

2 Chronicles 6:28-31.
          F. For the Stranger. 1 Kings 8:41-43.

2 Chronicles 6:32, 33.
          G. In Battle. 1 Kings 8:44, 45.

2 Chronicles 6:34, 35.
          H. In Captivity. 1 Kings 8:46-53.

2 Chronicles 6:36-39.
          I. Close of the Prayer. 2 Chronicles 6:40-42.
     (4) Solomon's closing Benediction. 1 Kings 8:54-61.
     (5) The Divine Confirmation. 2 Chronicles 7:1-3.
     (6) The Sacrifice and public Festival. 1 Kings 8:62-66.

2 Chronicles 7:4-10.
     (7) God's second Appearance to Solomon. 1 Kings 9:1-9.

2 Chronicles 7:11-22.
134. Solomon's Activity and Fame.  
     (1) Solomon's and Hiram's Exchange of Cities. 1 Kings 9:10-14.

2 Chronicles 8:1, 2.
     (2) The Subjugation of Hamath. 2 Chronicles 8:3.
     (3) The Removal of Pharaoh's Daughter to her own House. 1 Kings 9:24a.

2 Chronicles 8:11.
     (4) The Building of Millo:the Affair with Jeroboam. 1 Kings 9:24b.

1 Kings 11:27b, 28, 27a, 29-40.
     (5) The Levy of forced Labor. 1 Kings 9:20-23, 15.
1 Kings 9:16—Footnote.
2 Chronicles 8:7-10.
     (6) The Building of the Cities. 1 Kings 9:17-19.
2 Chronicles 8:4-6.
     (7) Solomon's Worship. 1 Kings 9:25.

2 Chronicles 8:12-16.
     (8) The Navies of Solomon and Hiram. 1 Kings 9:26-28; 10:22.

2 Chronicles 8:17,18; 9:21.
     (9) The Visit of the Queen of Sheba. 1 Kings 10:1-13.

2 Chronicles 9:1-12.
135. The Glory of Solomon.  
     (1) The Princes. 1 Kings 4:1-6.
     (2) The Commissaries. 1 Kings 4:7-19, 22, 23, 27, 28.
     (3) Solomon's Wisdom. 1 Kings 4:29-34.
     (4) Solomon's Revenue and Splendor. 1 Kings 10:14-21, 27, 23-25.
2 Chronicles 1:15.
2 Chronicles 9:13-20, 27, 22-24,
     (5) Solomon's Chariots, Horsemen, and Traffic. 1 Kings 4:26.
1 Kings 10:26, 28, 29.
2 Chronicles 1:14, 16, 17.
2 Chronicles 9:25, 28.
     (6) The Extent and Security of the Kingdom. 1 Kings 4:21, 24, 20, 25.
2 Chronicles 9:26.
   
 
PART III.

SOLOMON'S FALL AND END.
136. The strange Wives turn away Solomon's Heart. 1 Kings 11:1-8.
137. God's Anger and Threatening. 1 Kings 11:9-13.
138. Solomon's Adversaries.  
     (1) Hadad the Edomite. 1 Kings 11:14. 21, 22.
     (2) Rezon the Son of Eliada. 1 Kings 11:23, 25.
     (3) Jeroboam the Son of Nebat. 1 Kings 11:26.
139. The Death of Solomon. 1 Kings 11:41-43.

2 Chronicles 9:29-31.
 

BOOK FIFTH.

The Kingdoms of Judah and Israel.
PART I.

FROM THE YEAR OF THE DISRUPTION TO THE RISE OF JEHU.
Kingdom of Judah. Kingdom of Israel.

140. Introduction: Accession of Rehoboam and Revolt of the Ten Tribes.

 1Ki. 12:1-19.
2Ch. 10:1-19.
141. The Reign of Rehoboam. 142. The Reign of Jeroboam.
     (1) Rehoboam's Plans against Israel frustrated by the Prophet Shemaiah. 1Ki. 12:21-24.      (1) Jeroboam is made King over Israel. 1Ki. 1 2:20.
2Ch. 11:1-4.
     (2) Adherence of the Levites in all Israel to Rehoboam. 2Ch. 11:13, 14.      (2) Jeroboam takes Measures to establish his Kingdom. 1Ki. 12:25-33.
2Ch. 11:15.
     (3) Rehoboam is further strengthened by the Immigration of other pious Israelites. 2Ch. 11:16, 17.    
         (3) The " Man of God out of Judah."  
              A. The Prophecy against Jeroboam's Altar in Beth-el. 1Ki. 13:1-3.
              B. The Withering and Restoration of Jeroboam's Hand. 1Ki. 13:4-6.
              C. The Disobedience of the Man of God. 1Ki. 13:7-22.
              D. The Man of God is slain. 1Ki. 13:23. 24.
              E. The " Old Prophet " buries the Man of God, and confirms his Words. 1Ki. 13:25-32.
         (4) Jeroboam's Persistence in Evil. 1Ki. 13:33, 34.
         (5) Ahijah's Prophecy against the House and Kingdom of Jeroboam.  
              A. Jeroboam's Inquiry concerning his sick Child. 1Ki. 14:1-4.
   

          B. Ahijah's Prophecy and its partial Fulfillment.

 1Ki. 14:5-18.
     (4) Rehoboam's Fortifications. 2Ch. 11:5-12.    
     (5) Rehoboam's Family. 2Ch. 1 1:18-23.    
     (6) Judah's Apostasy under Rehoboam. 1Ki. 14:22-24.    
2Ch. 12:1, 14.
     (7) The Invasion of Shishak. 1Ki. 14:25-28.    
2Ch. 12:2-12.

(8) The Constant Warfare between Rehoboam and Jeroboam. (6)

 1Ki. 14:30.
1Ki. 15:6.
2Ch. 12:15b.
     (9) The Death of Rehoboam. 1Ki. 14:21, 29, 31a.    
 2Ch. 12:13, 15a, 16a.
143. The Reign of Abijah.    
     (1) Abijah's Accession to the Throne. 1Ki. 14:31b; 15:1,2.    
2Ch. 12:16b; 13:1,2a.

(2) The War between Abijah and Jeroboam. (7)

 1Ki. 15:7b.
2Ch. 13:2b-20a.
     (3) The Family of Abijah. 2Ch. 13:21,    
     (4) The Character of Abijah. 1Ki. 15:3-5.    
     (5) The Death of Abijah. 1Ki. 15:7a, 8a.    
2Ch. 13:22; 14:1a.
144. The Reign of Asa.    
     (1) Asa's Accession to the Throne. 1Ki. 15:8b-10.    
2Ch. 14:1b.
     (2) The ten Years of Peace. 2Ch. 14:1c.    
     (3) The Character of Asa:His first Reforms. 1Ki. 15:11.      (8) The Death of Jeroboam. 1Ki. 14:19, 20a.
2Ch. 14:2-5. 2Ch. 13:20b.
     (4) Asa's Policy of Defense. 2Ch. 14:6-8. 145. The Reign of Nadab.
         (1) Nadab's Accession to the Throne. 1Ki. 14:20b; 15:25.
   

     (2) The Character of Nadab.

 1Ki. 15:26.
         (3) The Death of Nadab. 1Ki. 15:31. 27.
    146. The- Reign of Baasha.
         (1) Baasha's Accession to the Throne. 1Ki. 15:28-30, 33, 34.
     (5) Asa's Victory over Zerah the Ethiopian. 2Ch. 14:9-15,    
     (6) The Warning of the Prophet Azariah. 2Ch. 15:1-7.    
     (7) The Second Reformation under Asa.      
          A. The four Years of Peace. 2Ch. 15:19.    
          B. The Reforms in Worship. 1Ki. 15:12. 14,15.    
2Ch. 15:8, 17, 18.
          C. The Renewal of the Covenant. 2Ch. 15:9-15.    
          D. The Removal of Maacah, the Queen Mother. 1Ki. 15:13.    
 2Ch. 15:16.

(8) The War between Asa and Baasha. (2)

 1Ki. 15:17-22, 16.
1Ki. 15:32.
2Ch. 16:1-6.
     (9) The Warning of the Prophet Hanani. 2Ch. 16:7-9.    
     (10) Asa's Transgression. 2Ch. 16:10.    
         (3) The Prophecy of Jehu against Baasha and his House. 1Ki. 16:7, 1-4.
         (4) The Death of Baasha. 1Ki. 16:5, 6a.
    147. The Reign of Elah. 1Ki. 16:6b, 8, 14, 9, 10.
    148. The Reign of Zimri. 1Ki. 16:15a, 11-13, 20, 15b-19.
    149. The Reigns of Tibni and Omri.
         (1) The Civil War. 1Ki. 16:21.
         (2) Omri marries his Son Ahab to Jezebel of Zidon. 1Ki. 16:31a.
         (3) Omri becomes sole King. 1Ki. 16:22.
    150. The Reign of Omri.
         (1) The first six Years in Tirzah. 1Ki. 16:23.
         (2) Omri makes Samaria his Capital. 1Ki. 16:24.
         (3) The Character of Omri. 1Ki. 16:25, 26.
         (4) The Death of Omri. 1Ki. 16:27, 28a.
   

151. The Reign of Ahab.
         (1) Ahab's Accession to the Throne. 1Ki. 16:28b, 29.
     (11) Asa's Illness. 1Ki. 15:23b.      (2) The Character of Aliab. 1Ki. 16:30, 31b-33.
2Ch. 16:12. 1Ki. 21:25,26.
     (12) The Death of Asa. 1 Kings 15:23a, 24a.      (3) The Rebuilding of Jericho. 1Ki. 16:34.
2Ch. 16:11, 13, 14.
152. The Reign of Jehoshaphat.    
     (1) Jehoshaphat's Accession to the Throne. 1Ki. 15:24b; 22:41, 42.    
2Ch. 17:1a; 20:31.
     (2) The Character of Jehoshaphat. 1Ki. 22:43, 46.    
2Ch. 20:32,33.
     (3) Jehoshaphat strengthens his Kingdom. 2Ch. 17:1b-6.    
     (4) The Mission of the Princes, Levites, and Priests. 2Ch. 17:7-9.    

     (5) Jehoshaphat's increasing Power.

 2Ch. 17:10-18:1a.    

(6) Jehoshaphat marries his Son Jehoram to Athaliah, Daughter of Ahab. (4)

1K. 22:44.

2Ch. 18:1b.
         (5) The Persecution of the Prophets. 1Ki. 18:30,4.
         (6) Elijah the Tishbite.  
              A. The Famine foretold. 1Ki. 17:1.
              B. Elijah hides by the Brook Cherith. 1Ki. 17:2-7.
              C. Elijah in Zarephath. 1Ki. 17:8-16.
              D. Elijah raises the Widow's Son. 1Ki. 17:17-24.
              E. Elijah goes to meet Ahab. 1Ki. 18:1-3a, 5-16.
              F. Elijah's Challenge. 1Ki. 18:17-24.
              G. Jehovah versus Baal. 1Ki. 18:25-39.
              H. Baal's Priests are slain. 1Ki. 18:40.
              I. The Promise of Rain. 1Ki. 18:41-46.
              J. Elijah's Flight to Horeb. 1Ki. 19:1-8.
              K. God's Revelation to Elijah. 1Ki. 19:9-18.
              L. The Call of Elisha. 1Ki. 19:19-21.
    (7) Ahab's first Syrian Campaign.  
              A. Ben-hadad besieges Samaria. 1Ki. 20:1.
              B. Ben-hadad's arrogant Claims. 1Ki. 20:2-12.
              C. God's Promise of Victory. 1Ki. 20:13,14.
              D. Ahab's "Victory over the Syrians. 1Ki. 20:15-21.
    (8) Ahab's second Syrian Campaign.  
              A. The Prophet's Warning. 1Ki. 20:22.
              B. Ahab again victorious. 1Ki. 20:23-30a.
              C. Ahab spares Ben-hadad. 1Ki. 20:30b-34.
              D. The Prophet's Rebuke. 1Ki. 20:35-43.
         (9) The three Years of Peace. 1Ki. 22:1.
         (10) The Story of Naboth.  
   

          A. Naboth 's Vineyard is coveted by Ahab.

 1Ki. 21:1-3.
              B. Jezebel causes Naboth's Death. 1Ki. 21:4-16.
              C. Ahab's Doom pronounced by Elijah. 1Ki. 21:17-24.
              D. Ahab's Repentance gains him a Respite. 1Ki. 21:27-29.
         (11) Ahaziah becomes co-regnant with Ahab. 1Ki. 22:51.
(7) Jehoshaphat joins Ahab in his third Syrian Campaign. (12)  
A. Ahab resolves to recover Ramoth-gilead. 1Ki. 22:2-4.
2Ch. 18:2, 3.
B. Ahab's Prophets promise him the Victory. 1Ki. 22:5, 6, 10-12.
2Ch. 18:4, 5, 9-11.
C. Micaiah's Prophecy. 1Ki. 22:7-9, 13-28.
2Ch. 18:6-8, 12-27.

D. The Battle of Ramoth-gilead:Defeat and Death of Ahab.

 1Ki. 22:29-401.
2Ch. 18:28-34.
    153. The Reign of Ahaziah.
         (1) Ahaziah becomes sole King. 1Ki. 22:40b.
     (8) The Prophet Jehu's Judgment on Jehoshaphat. 2Ch. 19:1-3.      (2) The Character of Ahaziah. 1Ki. 22:52, 53.
     (9) Jehoshaphat's further Reforms in Worship and Law. 2Ch. 19:4-11.      (3) The Revolt of Moab. 2Ki. 1:1.
2Ki. 3:4, 5.
     (10) The wondrous Deliverance from the Children of Moab and Ammon and Mount Seir.      
          A. The Invasion. 2Ch. 20:1, 2.    
          B. Jehoshaphat's Prayer. 2Ch. 20:3-12.    
          C. Jehovah's Answer through Jahaziel. 2Ch. 20:13-19.    
          D. The Annihilation of the Invading Armies. 2Ch. 20:20-24.    
          E. The Spoil. 2Ch. 20:25.    
          F. The triumphant Return to Jerusalem. 2Ch. 20:26-30.    

(11) Jehoshaphat's Shipping Alliance with Ahaziah. (4)

 1Ki. 22:48, 47, 49.
2Ch. 20:35-37.
         (5) Ahaziah's Illness. 2Ki. 1:2.
         (6) Jehovah's Message by Elijah. 2Ki. 1:3-16.
         (7) The Death of Ahaziah. 2Ki. 1:17a, 18.
    154. The Reign of Jehoram.
         (1) Jehoram's Accession to the Throne. 2Ki. 1:17b.
2Ki. 3:1.
         (2) The Character of Jehoram. 2Ki. 3:2, 3.
         (3) Elisha the Son of Shaphat.  
              A. The Translation of Elijah. 2Ki. 2:1-11.
              B. Elijah's Spirit rests upon Elisha. 2Ki. 2:12-18.
              C. Elisha heals the noxious Waters at Jericho. 2Ki. 2:19-22.
              D. The Cursing of the Children. 2Ki. 2:23, 24.
              E. Elisha's Journeying. 2Ki. 2:25.
              F. The Increase of the Widow's Oil. 2Ki. 4:1-7.
              G. Elisha promises a Son to the hospitable Shunammite. 2Ki. 4:8-17.
              H. Elisha heals the noxious Pottage at Gilgal. 2Ki. 4:38-41.
              I. Elisha feeds one hundred Men with twenty Loaves. 2Ki. 4:42-44.
              J. Elisha restores the Life of the Shunammite's Son. 2Ki. 4:18-37.
              K. The seven Years' Famine Foretold. 2Ki. 8:1, 2.
              L. The Recovery of the lost Ax. 2Ki. 6:1-7.
     (12) Jehoram becomes co-regnant with Jehoshaphat. 2Ki. 8:16, 17.    
2Ch. 21:5.
2Ch. 21:20a.
     (13) Jehoram 's sixfold Fratricide. 2Ch. 21:2-4.    

(14) Jehoshaphat joins Jehoram of Israel in an Expedition against the Moabites. (4)

  
A. The March. 2Ki. 3:6-9.
B. Elisha's Promise of Water and Victory. 2Ki. 3:10-19.
C. The Morning brings Water. 2Ki. 3:20.
D. The Moabites defeated by the allied Armies. 2Ki. 3:21-27.
     (15) The Death of Jehoshaphat. 1Ki. 22:45. 50a.    
2Ch. 20:34; 21:1a.
155. The Reign of Jehoram.    
     (1) Jehoram becomes sole King. 1Ki. 22:50b.    
2Ch. 21:1b.
     (2) The Character of Jehoram. 2Ki. 8:18, 19.    
2Ch. 21:6,7, 11.
     (3) The Revolt of Edom. 2Ki. 8:20-22a.    
2Ch. 21:8-10a.
     (4) The Revolt of Libnah. 2Ki. 8:22b.    
2Ch. 21:10b
     (5) The posthumous Message from Elijah. 2Ch. 21:12-15.    
     (6) The Invasion of the Philistines and Arabians. 2Ch. 21:16, 17.    
     (7) Jehoram's Illness. 2Ch. 21:18.    
         (5) Elisha and the Syrians.  
              A. Elisha reveals Ben-hadad's Plans. 2Ki. 6:8-12.
              B. The Syrian Bands smitten with Blindness at Dothan. 2Ki. 6:13-18.
              C. Elisha leads the blinded Syrians to Samaria. 2Ki. 6:19-23.
         (6) Jehoram restores the Shunammite's Land because of Elisha's Miracles. 2Ki. 8:3-6.
         (7) The Story of Naaman.  
              A. The Healing of Naaman's Leprosy. 2Ki. 5:1-14.
              B. Naaman's Gratitude. 2Ki. 5:15-19.
              C. Gehazi's Sin and Punishment. 2Ki. 5:20-27.
         (8) The Siege of Samaria.  
              A. Ben-hadad besieges Samaria. 2Ki. 6:24.
              B. The Suffering from the Famine. 2Ki. 6:25-31.
   

          C. The King's Messenger of Vengeance and Elisha's Promise of Plenty.

 2Ki. 6:32-7:2.
              D. The Discovery of the four Lepers. 2Ki. 7:3-11.
              E. The Lepers' Report confirmed and Elisha's Promises fulfilled. 2Ki. 7:12-20.
     (8) The Death of Jehoram. 2Ki. 8:23, 24a.    
2Ch. 21:19, 20b.
156. The Reign of Ahaziah.    
     (1) Ahaziah's Accession to the Throne. 2Ki. 8:24b-26.    
2Ki. 9:29.
2Ch. 22:1, 2.
     (2) The Character of Ahaziah. 2Ki. 8:27.    
2Ch. 22:3-5a.
         (9) Elisha's Interview with Hazael. 2Ki. 8:7-15.

(3) Ahaziah aids Jehoram in the Defense of Ramoth-gilead. (10)

 

 2Ki. 8:28.
2Ch. 22:5b.
         (11) Jehoram goes for Healing to Jezreel. 2Ki.8:29a.
2Ki. 9:14b, 15a.
2Ch. 22:6a.

(4) Jehu's Successful Conspiracy. (12)

  

A. Ahaziah visits Jehoram in Jezreel.

 2Ki. 8:29b.
2Ki. 9:16b.
2Ch. 22:6b.
         B. At Elisha's Command, Jehu is anointed King over Israel, at Ramoth-gilead. 2Ki. 9:1-10.
         C. Jehu is proclaimed King by his Brother Officers. 2Ki. 9:11-13.

B & D. Jehu proceeds to Jezreel and slays Jehoram.

 2Ki. 9:14a, 15b, 16a, 17-26.
2Ch. 22:7.
C & E. Ahaziah is, in turn, also slain by Jehu's Command. 2Ki. 9:27, 28.
2Ch. 22:9a.
         F. The Fate of Jezebel. 2Ki. 9:30-37.
         G. The Judgment on the House of Ahab. 2Ki. 10:1-11.
D & H. The Massacre of the Princes Royal of Judah. 2Ki. 10:12-14.
2Ch. 22:8.
         I. Jehu attaches Jehonadab to his Support. 2Ki. 10:15, 16.
         J. The complete Success of the Usurper. 2Ki. 10:17.
       
       
       
 
PART II.

FROM THE RISE OF JEHU TO THE FALL OF THE KINGDOM OF ISRAEL.
Kingdom of Judah. Kingdom of Israel.
    157. The Reign of Jehu.
         (1) Jehu's Destruction of Baal. 2Ki. 10:18-28.
158. The Reign of Athaliah.    
     (1) Having slain all the Seed Royal save Joash, Athaliah usurps the Throne. 2Ki. 11:1, 3b.    
2Ch. 22:9b, 10, I2b.
     (2) The Rescue of Joash. 2Ki. 11:2, 3a.    
2Ch. 22:11, 12a.
         (2) Jehovah's Promise to Jehu and his House. 2Ki. 10:30.
          (3) Jehu walks in the Sins of Jeroboam. 2Ki. 10:29.
2Ki. 10:31.
     (3) Jehoiada elevates Joash to the Throne. 2Ki. 11:4-12.    
2Ch. 23:1-11.
     (4) Athaliah meets with her Deserts. 2Ki. 11:13-16.    
2Ki. 11-.20b.
2Ch. 23:12-15.
2Ch. 23:21b.
159. The Reign of Joash.    
     (1) Joash's Accession to the Throne. 2Ki. 11:21; 12:1.    
2Ch. 24:1.
     (2) The Covenant made by Jehoiada. 2Ki. 11:17-20a.    
2Ch. 23:16-21a.
     (3) Joash's Character as influenced by Jehoiada. 2Ki. 12:2.    
2Ch. 24:2.
     (4) Spiritual Condition of the Kingdom. 2Ki. 12:3.    
     (5) Joash's matrimonial Affairs. 2Ch. 24:3.    
     (6) Joash's Commands to repair the Temple. 2Ki. 12:4, 5.    
2Ch. 24:4, 5.
         (4) The " Cutting short " of Israel. 2Ki. 10:32, 33.
         (5) The Death of Jehu. 2Ki. 10:34, 35a, 36.
    160. The Reign of Jehoahaz.
         (1) The Accession of Jehoahaz. 2Ki. 10:35b; 13:1.
         (2) The Character of Jehoahaz. 2Ki. 13:2.
         (3) The Oppression of the Syrians. 2Ki. 13:22, 3.
     (7) The Repairing of the Temple. 2Ki. 12:6-16.    
2Ch. 24:6-14a.
     (8) The Temple Worship. 2Ch. 24:14b.    
     (9) The Death of Jehoiada. 2Ch. 24:15, 16.    
     (10) The Sins of Joash. 2Ch. 24:17-19.    
         (4) The Repentance of Jehoahaz. 2Ki. 13:4.
         (5) Jehoash becomes co-regnant with Jehoahaz. 2Ki. 13:10
     (11) The Stoning of Zechariah 2Ch. 24:20-22.    
         (6) Hazael reduces Israel low. 2Ki. 13:7.
     (12) Hazael's Operations in Judah.      
          A. The Reverses of Judah. 2Ch. 24:23, 24.    
          B. Hazael subdues Gath. 2Ki. 12:17a.    
          C. Hazael bought off by Joash. 2Ki. 12:17b, 18.    
         (7) The Death of Jehoahaz. 2Ki. 13:8, 9a.
    161. The Reign of Jehoash.
         (1) Jehoash becomes sole King. 2Ki. 13:9b.
         (2) The Character of Jehoash. 2Ki. 13:11.
   

     (3) The encouraging Prophecy of Elisha on his Deathbed.

 2Ki. 13:14-19.
         (4) The Death of Elisha. 2Ki. 13:20a.
     (13) The Death of Joash. 2Ki. 12:20, 21a, 19.    
2Ch. 24:25-27a.
162. The Reign of Amaziah.    
     (1) Amaziah 's Accession to the Throne. 2Ki. 12:21b; 14:1,2.    
2Ch. 24:27b; 25:1
     (2) The Character of Amaziah. 2Kings 14:3-6.    
2Ch. 25:2-4.
         (5) The Miracle in Elisha's Tomb. 2Ki. 13:20b, 21.
   

     (6) The Fulfillment of Elisha's Prophecy:Success of Jehoash over Benhadad.

 2Ki. 13:23-25.

     (3) Amaziah plans an Expedition against Edom.

 2Ch. 25:5.    
(4) Amaziah hires one hundred thousand Mercenaries out of Israel, but subsequently dismisses them. (7) 2Ch. 25:6-10.
     (5) Amaziah's Success in Edom. 2Ki. 14:7.    
2Ch. 25:11, 12.
(6) The dismissed Israelitish Mercenaries pillage the Cities of Judah. (8) 2Ch. 25:13.
     (7) Amaziah's further Wickedness. 2Ch. 25:14-16.    
(8) The War between Amaziah and Jehoash. (9) 2Ki. 14:8-14.
2Ch. 25:17-24.
         (10) The Death of Jehoash. 2Ki. 13:12, 13a, 13c.
2Ki. 14:15, 16a.
    163. The Reign of Jeroboam II.
     (9) The last fifteen Years of Amaziah's Reign. 2Ki. 14:17.      (1) The Accession of Jeroboam II. 2Ki. 13:13b.
2Ch. 25:25. 2Ki. 14:16b, 23.
         (2) The Character of Jeroboam II. 2Ki. 14:24.
         (3) Jehovah saves Israel by the Hand of Jeroboam II. 2Ki. 13:5.
2Ki. 14:25-27.
         (4) The continued Apostasy of Israel. 2Ki. 13:6.
     (10) The Death of Amaziah. 2Ki. 14:18-20.    
2Ch. 25:26-28.
Interregnum of Eleven Years.    
164. The Reign of Uzziah.    
     (1) Uzziah's Accession to the Throne. 2Ki. 14:21 ; 15:1, 2.    
2Ch.26:1, 3.
     (2) The Character of Uzziah. 2Ki. 15:3.    
2Ch. 26:4, 5.
     (3) Spiritual Condition of the Kingdom. 2Ki. 15:4.    
     (4) Uzziah's prosperous Years.      
          A. The Building of Eloth. 2Ki. 14:22.    
2Ch. 26:2.
          B. Uzziah's Success in War. 2Ch. 26:6-8a.    
          C. Uzziah's Building and Husbandry. 2Ch. 26:9, 10, 15a.    
          D. Uzziah's Army. 2Ch. 26:11-14.      (5) The Death of Jeroboam II. 2Ki. 14:28, 29a.
          E. Uzziah's Fame. 2Ch. 26:8b.    
2Ch. 26:15b.
    Interregnum of Twenty-two Years.
    165. The Reign of Zechariah.
         (1) Zechariah's Accession to the Throne. 2Ki. 14:29b; 15:8.
         (2) The Character of Zechariah. 2Ki. 15:9.
         (3) The Death of Zechariah. 2Ki. 15:10, 11.
         (4) The Fulfillment of Jehovah's Promise to Jehu. 2Ki. 15:12.
    166. The Reign of Shallum. 2Ki. 15:13-15.
    167. The Reign of Menahem.
         (1) Menahem's Accession to the Throne. 2Ki. 15:16, 17.
         (2) The Character of Menahem. 2Ki. 15:18.
     (5) Uzziah's Sin and Punishment. 2Ki. 15:5a.    
2Ch. 26:16-21a.
     (6) The Regency of Jotham. 2Ki. 15:5b.    
2Ch. 26:21b.
         (3) The Invasion of Pul, King of Assyria. 2Ki. 15:19, 20.
[1Ch. 5:26a.]
         (4) The Death of Menahem. 2Ki. 15:21, 22a.
    168. The Reign of Pekahiah.
         (1) Pekahiah's Accession to the Throne. 2Ki. 15:22b, 23.
         (2) The Character of Pekahiah. 2Ki. 15:24.
         (3) The Death of Pekahiah. 2Ki. 15:25, 26.
    169. The Reign of Pekah.
         (1) Pekah 's Accession to the Throne. 2Ki. 15:27.

 

 

     (2) The Character of Pekah.

 2Ki. 15:28.

     (7) The Death of Uzziah.

2Ki. 1 5:6, 7a.

 

  
 2Ch. 26:22, 23a.
170. The Reign of Jotham.    

     (1) Jotham's Accession to the Throne

2Ki. 15:7b, 32, 33.

 

  
 2Ch. 26. 23b; 27:1.
2Ch. 27:8.

     (2) The Character of Jotham.

2Ki. 15:34.

 

  
2Ch. 27:2a.

     (3) Spiritual Condition of the People.

2Ki. 15:35a.

 

  
 2Ch. 27:2b.

     (4) Jotham's Building.

2Ki. 15:35b.

 

  
2Ch. 27:3, 4.

     (5) The Subjugation of the Ammonites.

2Ch. 27:5, 6.

 

  

 

 

     (3) The Beginning of the Captivity.

 1Ch. 5:25a, 26b, 25b, 26a, 26c, 6c, 6a, 6d.

(6) The War between Jotham and Rezin and Pekah. (4)

 2Ki. 15:37.
     (7) The Death of Jotham. 2Ki. 15:36, 38a.    
2Ch. 27:7, 9a.
171. The Reign of Ahaz.    
     (1) The Accession of Ahaz. 2Ki. 15:38b; 16:1, 2a.    
2Ch. 27.9b; 28:1a.
     (2) The Character of Ahaz. 2Ki. 16:2b-4.    
2Ch. 28:1b-4.
(3) The War between Ahaz and Rezin and Pekah. (5)  
A. Ahaz is defeated by the allied Kings. 2Ki. 16:5,6.
2Ch. 28:5-8.
B. Oded the Prophet procures the Release of the Jewish Captives. 2Ch. 28:9-15.
     (4) The Edomite and Philistine Invasions. 2Ch. 28:17-19.    
     (5) Ahaz seeks Help from Tiglathpileser. 2Ki. 16:7,8.    
2Ch. 28:16, 21.
     (6) Tiglath-pileser captures Damascus. 2Ki. 16:9.    
         (6) Tiglath-pileser captures many Cities in northern Israel, and deports many Captives. 2Ki. 15:29.
     (7) Ahaz becomes Tributary to Tiglath-pileser. 2Ki. 16:10a.    
2Ch. 28:20.
     (8) Ahaz continues in his wicked Ways. 2Ki. 16:10b-18.    
2Ch. 28:22-25.
         (7) The Death of Pekah. 2Ki. 15:31, 30.
    Interregnum of Nine Years.
    172. The Reign of Hoshea.
         (1) Hoshea's Accession to the Throne. 2Ki. 17:1.
         (2) The Character of Hoshea. 2Ki. 17:2.
     (9) The Death of Ahaz. 2Ki. 16:19, 20a.    
2Ch. 28:26, 27a.
173. The Reign of Hezekiah (first 6 years).    
     (1) Hezekiah's Accession to the Throne. 2K1. 16:20b; 18:1, 2.    
2Ch. 28:27b; 29:1.
     (2) The Character of Hezekiah. 2Ki. 18:3-7a.    
2Ch. 29:2.
     (3) The Cleansing of the Temple. 2Ch. 29:3-19.    
     (4) The Reconsecration of the Temple. 2Ch. 29:20-36.    
(5) Many of the Subjects of Hoshea unite with the People of Judah in Keeping the Passover. (3.)  
A. Preparations for the Passover. 2Ch. 30:1-12.
B. The Keeping of the Passover. 2Ch. 30:13-22.
C. The Keeping of "other seven Days." 2Ch. 30:23-27.
D. The Enthusiasm aroused results in widespread Iconoclasm. 2Ki. 18:4.
2Ch. 31:1.
     (6) Hezekiah's further religious Reforms. 2Ch. 31:2-21    
         (4) Hoshea becomes Tributary to Shalmaneser. 2Ki. 17:3.
         (5) The secret Alliance with Egypt. 2Ki. 17:4a.
         (6) Shalmaneser besieges Samaria. 2Ki. 17:5.
2Ki. 18:9.
         (7) The Fall of Samaria. 2Ki. 17:6.
2Ki. 18:10, 11.
         (8) The Imprisonment of Hoshea. 2Ki. 17:4a
    174. Appendix to the History of the Kingdom of Israel.
         (1) The Sins for which Israel was carried into Captivity. 2Ki. 17:7-23.
2Ki. 18:12.
         (2) The Peoples that were brought to inhabit Samaria. 2Ki. 17:24.
         (3) The Plague of the Lions. 2Ki. 17:25, 26.
         (4) The mixed Character of the Samaritans' Religion. 2Ki. 17:27-41.
 
PART III.

THE KINGDOM OF JUDAH AFTER THE FALL OF THE KINGDOM OF ISRAEL.
175. The Reign of Hezekiah (last 23 years).  
     (1) Hezekiah throws off the Assyrian Yoke. 2 Kings 18:7b.
     (2) Hezekiah's successful Philistine Campaign. 2 Kings 18:8.
     (3) Sennacherib's first Invasion of Judah. 2 Kings 18:13-16.
     (4) Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery. 2 Kings 20:1-11.
2 Chronicles 32:24.
     (5) Hezekiah's Reception of the Babylonian Embassy. 2 Kings 20:12-19.
2 Chronicles 32:31, 25, 26.
     (6) Hezekiah's Wealth and Building. 2 Chronicles 32:27-30.
     (7) Sennacherib's second Invasion of Judah.  
          A. Sennacherib enters Judah. 2 Chronicles 32:1.
          B. Hezekiah's Precautions. 2 Chronicles 32:2-8.
          C. The Advance against Jerusalem:Rabshakeh's Message. 2 Kings 18:17-25.
2 Chronicles 32:9-15.
          D. The Reply of Hezekiah's Ministers. 2 Kings 18:26.
          E. The further Insolence of Rabshakeh. 2 Kings 18:27-35.
2 Chronicles 32:16, 18, 19.
          F. The Despair of Hezekiah's Ministers. 2 Kings 18:36, 37.
          G. Hezekiah's Message to Isaiah. 2 Kings 19:1-5.
          H. Isaiah's Answer. 2 Kings 19:6, 7.
          I. Rabshakeh's Departure. 2 Kings 19:8.
          J. Sennacherib's Letter to Hezekiah. 2 Kings 19:9-13.
2 Chronicles 32:17.
          K. Hezekiah's Prayer. 2 Kings 19:14-19.
2 Chronicles 32:20.
          L. Jehovah's Answer through Isaiah. 2 Kings 19:20-34.
          M. The Overthrow of the Assyrians. 2 Kings 19:35,36.
2 Chronicles 32:21a, 22.
     (8) Hezekiah once more prosperous. 2 Chronicles 32:23.
     (9) The Death of Hezekiah. 2 Kings 20:20, 21a.
2 Chronicles 32:32, 33a.
176. The Reign of Manasseh.  
     (1) Manasseh's Accession to the Throne. 2 Kings 20:21b ; 21:1.
2 Chronicles 32:33b; 33:1.
     (2) Manasseh's excessive Idolatries. 2 Kings 21:2-9.
2 Chronicles 33:2-9.
     (3) The Death of Sennacherib. 2 Kings 19:37a.
2 Chronicles 32:21b.
     (4) Accession of Esar-haddon as King of Assyria. 2 Kings 19:37b.
     (5) Jehovah's Message " by His Servants the Prophets." 2 Kings 21:10-1 5.
2 Chronicles 33:10.
     (6) Manasseh's further Crimes. 2 Kings 21:16.
     (7) Manasseh's Captivity. 2 Chronicles 33:11.
     (8) Manasseh's Repentance and Restoration. 2 Chronicles 33:12, 13.
     (9) The Acts of Manasseh after his Restoration. 2 Chronicles 33:14-16.
     (10) Spiritual Condition of the People. 2 Chronicles 33:17.
     (11) The Death of Manasseh. 2 Kings 21:17, 18a.
2 Chronicles 33:18-20a.
177. The Reign of Amon.  
     (1) Anion's Accession to the Throne. 2 Kings 21:18b, 19.
2 Chronicles 33:20b, 21.
     (2) The Character of Amon. 2 Kings 21:20-22.
2 Chronicles 33:22, 23.
     (3) The Death of Amon. 2 Kings 21:25, 23, 26a.
2 Chronicles 33:24.
178. The Reign of Josiah.  
     (1) Josiah 's Accession to the Throne. 2 Kings 21:24.
2 Kings 21:26b; 22:1.
2 Chronicles 33:25; 34:1.
     (2) Josiah's godly Character. 2 Kings 22:2; 23:25.
2 Chronicles 34:2.
     (3) Josiah's Life and Character not sufficient to atone for Judah's Sins. 2 Kings 23:26, 27.
     (4) Josiah's early Reformations. 2 Chronicles 34:3-7.
     (5) The Repairing of the Temple. 2 Kings 22:3-7.
2 Chronicles 34:8-13.
     (6) The Book of the Law.  
          A. The Finding of the Book of the Law. 2 Kings 22:8.
2 Chronicles 34:14, 15.
          B. The Effect of the Discovery on Josiah. 2 Kings 22:9-13.
2 Chronicles 34:16-21.
          C. The Words of Huldah the Prophetess. 2 Kings 22:14-20.
2 Chronicles 34:22-28.
          D. The Reading of the Book of the Law. 2 Kings 23:1, 2.
2 Chronicles 34:29, 30.
     (7) The Making of the Covenant. 2 Kings 23:3.
2 Chronicles 34:31,32.
     (8) Josiah's further Reformations. 2 Kings 23:4-14. 24.
2 Chronicles 34:33.
     (9) The Fulfillment of the Prophecy of the " Man of God out of Judah. 2 Kings 23:15-20.
     (10) The Keeping of the Passover. 2 Kings 23:21, 23.
2 Chronicles 35:1-19.
     (11) The Death of Josiah. 2 Kings 23:28-30a.
2 Chron. 35:26, 27, 20-25.
179. The Reign of Jehoahaz.  
     (1) The Accession of Jehoahaz. 2 Kings 23:30b. 31.
2 Chronicles 36:1, 2.
     (2) The Character of Jehoahaz. 2 Kings 23:32.
     (3) Jehoahaz is deposed by Pharaoh-necoh. 2 Kings 23:33.
2 Chronicles 36:3.
180. The Reign of Jehoiakim.  
     (1) Jehoiakim is made King by Pharaoh -necoh. 2 Kings 23:34a, 36.
2 Chronicles 36:4a, 5a.
     (2) The Captivity of Jehoahaz. 2 Kings 23:34b.
2 Chronicles 36:4b.
     (3) The Character of Jehoiakim. 2 Kings 23:37.
2 Chronicles 36:5b.
     (4) Jehoiakim Tributary to Pharaoh-necoh. 2 Kings 23:35.
     (5) Jehoiakim Tributary to Nebuchadnezzar. 2 Kings 24:1a, 7.
2 Chronicles 36:6, 7.
     (6) Jehoiakim's Rebellion. 2 Kings 24:1b.
     (7) Jehoiakim's many Adversaries. 2 Kings 24:2-4.
     (8) The Death of Jehoiakim. 2 Kings 24:5, 6a.
2 Chronicles 36:8a.
181. The Reign of Jehoiachin.  
     (1) Jehoiachin's Accession to the Throne. 2 Kings 24:6b, 8.
2 Chronicles 36:8b, 9a.
     (2) The Character of Jehoiachin. 2 Kings 24:9.
2 Chronicles 36:9b.
     (3) Jehoiachin is taken Captive by Nebuchadnezzar, 2 Kings 24:10-12.
182. The Reign of Zedekiah.  
     (1) Zedekiah is made King by Nebuchadnezzar. 2 Kings 24:17, 18.
2 Chronicles 36:10b, 11.
     (2) The great Deportation to Babylon. 2 Kings 24:13-16.
2 Chronicles 36:10a.
     (3) The Character of Zedekiah. 2 Kings 24:19.
2 Chronicles 36:12.
     (4) Zedekiah's Rebellion. 2 Kings 24:20a.
2 Chronicles 36:13a.
     (5) The Wickedness of the People the Cause of their Ruin. 2 Kings 24:20a.
2 Chronicles 36:13b-16.
     (6) The Siege of Jerusalem. 2 Kings 25:1, 2.
     (7) Zedekiah is taken Captive by Nebuchadnezzar. 2 Kings 25:3-7.
183. Appendix to the History of the Kingdom of Judah.  
     (1) The Overthrow of Jerusalem. 2 Kings 25:8-10.
2 Chronicles 36:17, 19.
     (2) The remaining Nobles Slain. 2 Kings 25:18-21a.
     (3) The Treasure taken by the Chaldeans. 2 Kings 25:13-17.
2 Chronicles 36:18.
     (4) The last Deportation to Babylon. 2 Kings 25:11.
2 Kings 25:21b.
2 Chronicles 36:20a.
1 Chronicles 9:1b.
     (5) The Length of the Captivity. 2 Chronicles 36:20b, 21.
     (6) Gedaliah is made Governor of Judah. 2 Kings 25:12. 22.
     (7) The Murder of Gedaliah and Flight of the People. 2 Kings 25:23-26.
     (8) Jehoiachin is set at Liberty. 2 Kings 25:27-30.

     (9) The Proclamation of Cyrus permitting the Return from the Captivity.

2 Chronicles 36:22, 23.

 
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