1. Solomon acknowledged as king (21-25)

Solomon's reign was marked by peace and prosperity. There was spiritual order because all Israel obeyed the king, and all the officials pledged their submission to him. They celebrated his anointing as king with a great feast, eating and drinking with joy in the presence of the Lord. The heavenly Messianic feast will be like this--when all of God's people sit down with King Jesus to eat and drink and rejoice together.

2. David's death (26-30)

David 'served God's purpose in his own generation and fell asleep' (Acts 13:36). In David's time it was God's purpose to unite the kingdom. For this purpose David fought many battles. But the hardest battle was with himself. He surrendered his pride time after time. David ruled 7 years in Hebron and 33 years over the united kingdom in Jerusalem. David was blessed with a long life, wealth, and honor, and the joy of seeing his own son established as king. God spoke through many prophets to record the history of David, the man to whom God promised an everlasting kingdom.

Application: Lord, help me to serve your purpose in my time, and grant that I may rejoice in your presence.
One Word: Rejoice before the Lord