Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Solomon’s sole reign over Israel begins with several challenges to his rightful rule. Solomon recognizes Adonijah’s request to marry Abishag as an attempt to usurp the throne of Israel, so Solomon swiftly executes his treacherous brother. Joab, the general who had sided with Adonijah, realizes that he is in danger as well. He unsuccessfully flees for refuge to the horns of the altar, and the innocent blood Joab shed is brought back upon his head. While Shimei is given the opportunity to remain alive, he breaks the terms of the agreement he made with Solomon, and Shimei too is executed. In each of these incidents, Solomon acts within his authority as king over Israel, and the LORD establishes Solomon’s throne.  Rev. Jeremiah Johnson, pastor at Glory of Christ Lutheran Church in Plymouth, MN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Kings 2:13-46.  "A Kingdom Divided” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Kings. The division in the kingdom of Israel in this part of history was greater than a m