Solomon Established on the Throne

I. The Final Words of David to His Son 2:1-9

II. The King is Dead, Long Live the King 2:10-12

III. Firmly Establishing The Kingdom 2:13-46

     A.  Adonijah   13-25

    1.  Adonijah’s Request  13-18

    2.  Bathsheba’s Request  19-21

    3.  Solomon’s Response 22-25

     B.   Abiathar the High Priest  26-27   

    1.  Abiathar the Lone Survivor of the Nob Holocaust  -- 1 Samuel 22 

2. Abiathar had been a Faithful Priest to David – Sharing Duties with Zadok

3. The Prophecy Given to Eli is Fulfilled -- 1 Samuel 2:35

    C.  Joab  28-35
   
   1. Joab and the Horns of the Altar.  28-30  (see Exodus 21:14)
   
   2.  Joab the Murderer  31-35
   

D. Shimei 36-46

    1.  House Arrest  36-38

2. Shimei Shows his True Colors 39-46