The Kings of Israel

These 16 sessions taught by Dr. Paul Benware in a classroom setting provide a study of the kings of Israel from Saul to the kings of the divided northern and southern kingdoms.

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Study 1 – Introduction (Part 1)

Introduction (Part 1)

Study 2 – Introduction (Part 2)

Introduction (Part 2)

Study 3 – Israel’s First King

Israel’s First King

Study 4 – The Decline of Saul and Rise of David

The Decline of Saul and Rise of David

Study 5 – David: Israel’s Greatest King

David: Israel’s Greatest King (Part 1)

Study 6 – David: Israel’s Greatest King

David: Israel’s Greatest King (Part 2)

Study 7 – Solomon: The Best Days of the Monarchy

Solomon: The Best Days of the Monarchy (Part 1)

Study 8 – Solomon: The Best Days of the Monarchy

Solomon: The Best Days of the Monarchy (Part 2)

Study 9 – The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the North

The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the North (Part 1)

Study 10 – The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the North

The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the North (Part 2)
This study covers Rehoboam, Abijah and Asa.

Study 11 – The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the South

The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the South

Study 12 – The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the South

The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the South
This study covers Jehoshaphat and Jehoram.

Study 13 – The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the South

The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the South
This study covers Ahaziah, Athaliah, Amaziah and Uzziah.

Study 14 – The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the South

The Divided Kingdom: Kings of the South
This study covers Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.

Study 15 – The Last Days of the Monarchy in Israel

The Last Days of the Monarchy in Israel (Part 1)
This study covers Hezekiah.

Study 16 – The Last Days of the Monarchy in Israel

The Last Days of the Monarchy in Israel (Part 2)
This study covers Manasseh, Amon, Josiah, Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedikiah.