Day 172 (1 Kings 10-11; 2 Chronicles 9) - The Bible Recap Kids

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The Bible Recap Kids: Day 172 (1 Kings 10-11; 2 Chronicles 9)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Miss Emily (“Ms. Emily”) guides young listeners through the stories of King Solomon’s later reign, the visit from the Queen of Sheba, Solomon’s downfall, and the rise of new leaders like Jeroboam (“Jerry”) and Rehoboam (“Re”). The main theme centers on God’s ultimate authority and guidance over earthly leaders, whether they are good or bad.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Queen of Sheba’s Visit to Solomon (00:10–01:10)

The Queen of Sheba hears of Solomon’s wisdom and travels a long distance to see for herself.
She brings gifts and many questions to test Solomon’s understanding.
Upon meeting Solomon, she acknowledges his wisdom and power are gifts from God.

Notable Quote:
“Praise the Lord your God, who delights in you and has placed you on the throne as king to rule for him.”
— Ms. Emily quoting 2 Chronicles 9:8, (00:09)

2. Solomon’s Disobedience and Downfall (01:10–02:10)

Solomon doesn't follow God’s commands for kings—instead, he gives in to greed and pride.
He accumulates horses, gold, and wives, breaking specific rules laid out by God.
Even worse, Solomon builds “palaces for worshiping idols,” leading the nation away from God.

Notable Explanation:
“He lets greed and pride build up in his heart and starts to collect horses and gold and even wives. He even builds palaces for worshiping idols. None of this is God's way. And Solomon's kingdom starts to fall apart.”
— Ms. Emily (01:16–01:34)

3. Consequences and Transition of Power (02:10–03:10)

Before Solomon’s death, God raises up an adversary: Jeroboam (“Jerry”), one of Solomon’s own servants.
The prophet Ahijah tells Jeroboam that he will rule over ten tribes of Israel.
Solomon views Jerry as a threat, so Jerry flees to Egypt until Solomon dies.

Memorable Moment:
“One of Solomon's servants, Jeroboam, let's call him Jerry, has been suspicious of Solomon for a while. And Jerry was told by the prophet Ahijah that he will lead 10 of Israel's tribes.”
— Ms. Emily (01:45–01:58)
Upon Solomon’s death, his son Rehoboam (“Re”) becomes king.

4. God’s Sovereignty Over Leaders (03:10–End)

Emphasis is placed on God’s control over who leads, whether righteous or wicked.
The Queen of Sheba’s words remind us that God appoints leaders to rule justly.
Miss Emily reassures listeners that God’s plans are good, even if we do not understand them.

Reassuring Quote:
“It's easy to believe that God is in charge of leaders when the leader is good, but he's still in charge of leaders when they are bad.”
— Ms. Emily (03:25–03:32)

Final Encouragement:
“No matter who leads on earth, God is still in charge of all of it, and he's where the joy is.”
— Ms. Emily (03:42–03:50)

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:09 — Queen of Sheba praises God for Solomon’s wisdom
01:16 — Solomon’s greed and building of idols described
01:45 — Introduction of Jeroboam/Jerry as future leader
03:25 — Lesson about God’s control over good and bad leaders
03:42 — Reminder that God is always in charge and the source of true joy

Takeaway

This episode encourages kids to see that even powerful kings like Solomon need to listen to God’s instructions, and that God uses all leaders—good or bad—for His larger plan. Through the history of Israel’s kings, Miss Emily points listeners back to the truth that “God is still in charge of all of it, and he’s where the joy is.”

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Hey, Bible readers, I'm Ms. Emily, and this is the Bible recap for kids. Today's bible verse. In 2 Chronicles 9:8, the queen of Sheba says to King Solomon, praise the Lord your God, who delights in you and has placed you on the throne as king to rule for him. The Queen of Sheba travels a long way to visit Solomon, bringing gifts and questions. She's heard that he's wise and she wants to see for herself. So when she meets Solomon, she understands that his wisdom and power come from God. But sadly, Solomon doesn't follow the rules God gave for Israel's king. He lets greed and pride build up in his heart and starts to collect horses and gold and even wives. He even builds palaces for worshiping idols. None of this is God's way. And Solomon's kingdom starts to fall apart. Before Solomon dies, God raises up an enemy. One of Solomon's servants, Jeroboam, let's call him Jerry, has been suspicious of Solomon for a while. And Jerry was told by the prophet Ahijah that he will lead 10 of Israel's tribes. Of course, Solomon sees Jerry as a threat, so Jerry has to hide in Egypt until Solomon dies. When Solomon dies, his son, Rehoboam, let's call him Re, inherits his throne. God is in charge of everything, including leaders. The Queen of Sheba tells Solomon that God put him on the throne of Israel so that Solomon can lead the people God's way with justice and righteousness. It's easy to believe that God is in charge of leaders when the leader is good, but he's still in charge of leaders when they are bad. We might not understand what God is doing, but we can trust that his plans are good. Good. No matter who leads on earth, God is still in charge of all of it, and he's where the joy is.