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Who gave final instructions to Solomon before he died?
David
What did David tell Solomon to do so that he would prosper?
Keep the Lord's statutes, commandments, judgments, and testimonies.
Which military commander did David tell Solomon had shed innocent blood?
Joab
Whose sons did David tell Solomon to show kindness to?
Barzillai the Gileadite
After giving his instructions, what happened to David?
He died and was buried.
How many years did David reign over Israel?
Forty years
How many years did David reign in Hebron?
Seven years
How many years did David reign in Jerusalem?
Thirty-three years
What request did Adonijah make through Bathsheba?
He asked for Abishag the Shunammite to be given to him as wife.
Why did Solomon view Adonijah's request as dangerous?
Because it implied a claim to the throne.
What was Adonijah's punishment?
Solomon had him put to death.
Which priest supported Adonijah's attempt to become king?
Abiathar
What judgment did Solomon give Abiathar?
He was removed from the priesthood and sent to his fields in Anathoth.
Where did Joab flee when he heard what happened to Adonijah and Abiathar?
To the tabernacle of the Lord and took hold of the horns of the altar.
How was Shimei punished for disobeying Solomon?
He was executed by Benaiah.
Who carried out Joab's execution?
Benaiah son of Jehoiada
Which man from Bahurim had cursed David when he fled from Absalom?
Shimei
Who was appointed commander of the army in Joab's place?
Benaiah son of Jehoiada
Who became firmly established as king after David's death?
Solomon
What condition did Solomon place on Shimei for his continued life?
He was to remain in Jerusalem and not cross the Kidron Valley.
What caused Shimei to violate Solomon's command?
He left Jerusalem to recover two runaway servants in Gath.
What statement concludes the chapter regarding Solomon's rule?
"The kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon."