One sentence summary: Solomon led Israel to a golden era of history but after his death the Kingdom divided, and with few exceptions, the kings of both kingdoms led the people away from God with God confronting their rebellion with His prophets. Two parts to this story: 1) An Evil Plot ___________ v.5-10 This story is a confluence of: Unchecked _____________. Adonijah is a picture of ____________ ambition. How do we differentiate between good ambition and bad ambition? Three questions: Who will get the _______? Whose _______ will I impact? Will I ________ God in the pursuit? Family _______________. David is a picture of __________ parenting. v.6; 2 Sam. 13:21 A reluctance to __________ to God. The entire conspiracy is a picture of refusing to ________ God’s Word. 1 Kings 2:15; 1 Chronicles 28:2-7 2) An Evil Plot ___________ v.11-53 Nathan sought ___________ people to make David aware so that David could act. v.11-27 David is made aware and the old, experienced king knows he most move __________. v.28-37 Solomon is _____________ king. v.38-40 Adonijah and his cohorts are made ________. v.41-49 Adonijah pleads for ________ and Solomon lets him live. v.50-53 The Takeaway: God’s _______ cannot be thwarted as He oversees human history.