I Kings II Kings:

I Kings
1. I kings records the reign of Solomon.
2. I Kings records the division of the United Kingdom into two kingdoms.
3. The key word of I Kings is Division.
4. The Northern Kingdom is made up of 10 tribes with Samaria as its capital.
5. The Southern Kingdom is made up of 2 tribes with Jerusalem as its capital.
6. The first king of the south was Solomon's son, Rehoboam.
7. The first king of the north was Solomon's servant, Jeroboam.
8. Ahab was the most wicked king of the north.
9. Mannessah was the most wicked king of the south.

The beginning of Elijah's ministry is found in 1Kings Chapter 17:1

Name three great things that Solomon is noted for

1. Wisdom
2. Wealth
3. Temple

What were Solomon's three great sins

1. Horses
2. Gold and Silver
3. Wives

Two things were missing from the Ark when it found its final resting place in the temple?

1. The Golden Pot of Manna
2. Aaron's rod

Israel's sins:

1. Priests of the lowest people
2. The two golden calves
3. Changed the Religious calendar
4. Worshipped devils

Twenty kings ruled in the north.

Twenty kings ruled in the south.

There were no good kings in the north.

There were seven good kings in the south.

II Kings

1. The key word of II Kings is captivity.
2. The principle found in II Kings teaches God is faithful in judging his people for their disobedience and idolatry.
3. The Northern Kingdom consisted of 9 different dynasty's.
4. The Southern Kingdom consisted of 1 dynasty, David's.
5. Elisha received a double portion of Elijha's spirit.
6. Elijah performed 8 miracles.
7. Elisha performed 16 miracles.
8. Hezekiah was the most righteous kind of the south.
9. Jehu was instructed to destroy the house of Ahab.
10. Hezekiah destroyed the Brazen Serpent of Moses because it became an object of worship.
11. Judah's most wicked king Manasseh reigned the longest period of any king, 55 years.
12. Judah went into captivity for 70 yrs. Because they didn't let the land rest its Sabbath's for 490 yrs.