Let the Prophets Speak

Yehoshaphat leads the people in prayer when presented with a seemingly impossible threat. A miraculous delivery occurs when God himself does battle on the people's behalf.

Yehoshaphat fulfills the Torah's commands to set up a system of justice.

Yehoshaphat forms an alliance through marriage with the Northern kingdom and goes into battle with his new ally Ahab. We learn a timely lesson about speaking truth to power.

Yehoshaphat builds a powerful kingdom, loyal to God, and beloved by the people.

The promising reign of King Asa ends with a failure of leadership.

At the advice of the prophet Azaryahu, King Asa leads the people of Judah into a renewal of the covenant with God.

King Asa takes the proper path and wins a major military victory to defend Judah.

Aviyah takes over after his father's death, and all out civil war breaks out between Israel and Judah.

Rehoboam's arrogance and pride leads to weakness which Pharoah Sheshak is quick to exploit. Jerusalem pays its' way out of complete destruction.

Civil war is averted, and Rehoboam shifts his focus towards the consolidation of his kingdom.

Rehaboam chooses the path of oppression, and the people of Israel launch a rebellion.

Solomon's reign is depicted at its greatest as the reputation of Solomon has spread far and wide. the visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon's court is highlighted as one of the greatest events of Solomon's career as king.

Solomon's kingdom at its' height extended as far north as parts of what is today southern Turkey, and as far south as the port of Eilat. He even had a fleet of sailing ships in the Indian Ocean!

God shows His acceptance of the Temple, but only if the people humble themselves before God and follow His commandments.

We read the stunning and beautiful prayer of Solomon at the dedication of the Holy temple. In this prayer we learn the true purpose of this Temple, and how it is meant to bring the message of god to the entire world.

Solomon kneels before God and begins to address the people of Israel. He begins with a summary of how we came to this momentous occasion.

The work of the Temple is complete, and Solomon leads the people as they bring the ark into the Holy of Holies. God's presence descends upon the people.

We read of the "Sea" of Solomon, the lavers, lamps, tables, and the beautiful structures of Solomon's House of God.

We discuss the significance of the Holy Temple and read about Solomon's great building project.

Solomon gets help building the temple from his ally in the North.

Solomon begins his career as king by humbly asking God for the wisdom and knowledge necessary to be a successful king over Israel.

David and the people celebrate the preparations for the temple together and David gives his final speech. Solomon is crowned his successor.

David calls the leadership together to instruct and guide his son solomon who will fulfill the task of building the Temple upon the death of David.

We describe the structure of David's administration and how he divided Army service among the tribes.

David appoints the Temple guards, the gatekeepers, treasurers and a system for governing the more distant tribes.