Day 53, 5/16/09

1 Kings 1- Despite Adonijah's attempts to seize power, aging David anoints Solomon as king.

1 Kings 2- David gives Solomon final instructions, dies and then Solomon's reign is established.

1 King 3- Given the opportunity for any request, Solomon asks God for great wisdom.

1 Kings 4- Judah/Israel happy under Solomon's rule. Solomon world famous for wealth/wisdom.

1 Kings 5- Solomon organizes the material and labor logistics required to build God's temple.

1 Kings 6- After seven years of construction, God's temple is created in Holy Splendor.

1 Kings 7- Solomon builds his palace in 13 years. Hiram designs the temple furnishings.

Day 50, 5/13/09

2 Sam 22- David gives praise to the Lord for delivering him from his enemies.

2 Sam 23- A list of details covering David's mighty men and his last words.

2 Sam 24- David conducts a census and later repents of his sin (and pays!)

2 Samuel Overall- Tells the story of David's reign as king over Judah and Israel.

Day 48, 5/11/09

2 Sam 15- David flees from Jerusalem after Absalom steals the hearts of Israel's men.

2 Sam 16- David is given both aid and harassment while son Absalom enters Jerusalem.

2 Sam 17- Hushai the Archite initiates a plan that allows David to escape Absalom.

2 Sam 18- David grieves after Absalom found in a tree and killed by Joab.

2 Sam 19- David returns to Jerusalem and forgives his enemies after Joab rebukes him.

2 Sam 20- Joab and Abishai serve David by helping squelch the rebellion of Sheba.

2 Sam 21- David gets to kill giants when he again wars with the Philistines.