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UNDIVIDED KINGDOM:1095 B.C. to 975 B.C.
KINGDOM ISRAEL:975 B.C. to 721 B.C.
KINGDOM OF JUDAH:975 B.C. to 606 B.C.
NameCharacterRelation to PredecessorProphetPhraseKind of Death
1. RehoboamEvil ShemaiahAnd Judah did that which was evil in the sight of JehovahNatural
2. AbijamEvilSonNone mentionedHis heart was not perfect with Jehovah his GodNatural
(If a usurper, make such a record)

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THE KINGDOM UNDIVIDED

THE POETICAL BOOKS:
Psalms Page
Song of Solomon Page
Proverbs Page

THE PSALMS

  1. The Collection and Divisions:
  2. In all probability the book of one hundred and fifty psalms, as it now stands, was compiled by Ezra about 450 B.C.
    1. They were originally used as songs in the Jewish Temple Worship.
    2. For centuries after Christ they formed the only Christian Hymnal.
    3. They have comforted and supported the troubled hearts of all believers in all ages.
  3. They are divided into five books, each closing with a benediction, evidently added to mark the end of the book. Note the number of psalms in Books 1 and 2.
    1. They are personal.—Number the first personal pronouns in Psalm 23. Note the frequent occurrence in others.
    2. They are the expression of heart experiences.—Note the frequent use of the words heart and soul. These Hebrew poems are largely the diaries of the inner life.
    3. They express the intimate relation between God and man.—Note in Psalms 23, 103, 139 how many the phrases which contain pronouns and words referring to both God and man.
  4. The Purposes:
    1. Teaching.
    2. Testimony.
    3. Prayer.
    4. Confession.
    5. Praise.
    6. Exhortation.
    7. History.
  5. General Characteristics:
  6. Specific Characteristics:
    1. 1. The Two Ways.
    2. 3. A Morning Hymn.
    3. 4. An Evening Hymn.
    4. 8. The Glory of the Creator in the Creature.
    5. 15. A Citizen of Zion.
    6. 16. The Blessings of the Believer.
    7. 22. A Psalm of the Cross.
    8. 23.
    9. 27. The Tonic Psalm.
    10. 32.
    11. 42. From Depths to Heights.
    12. 45. A Marriage Song.
    13. 46. A Battle Hymn.
    14. 51. A Sinner's Open Confession.
    15. 65. The Farmer's Psalm.
    16. 84.
    17. 90. The Funeral Hymn.
    18. 91. The Safety Psalm.
    19. 100. The Doxology.
    20. 103. God in Grace.
    21. 104. God in Nature.
    22. 105. God in History.
    23. 119. The Glory of the Word.
    24. Name three peculiarities of this psalm.
    25. 121. The Traveler's Psalm.
    26. 137. The Patriot's Hymn.
    27. 139. The Psalm of Marvels.
    28. 146 to 150. The Hallelujah Psalms.
    29. The word Hallelujah is the Hebrew for "Praise ye the Lord."
  7. Note.—Select a sentence from any psalm, illustrating each characteristic, and record the same in its appropriate place, giving the chapter and verse.
    1. 2. The Victorious King.
    2. 45. The Glorious King.
    3. 72. The Helping King.
    4. 110. The Conquering King.
  8. Leading Authors:
    1. Explain phrase: "In all the earth."
    2. From what word might it be inferred that the author was a king?
    3. What three phrases indicate the shepherd life of the author?
    4. What historical event may be referred to in verse 2?
    5. How many heavens are mentioned?
    6. What two expressions indicate the exalted position of man?
  9. Heman, author of the 88th; Ethan, 89; Moses, 90; Solomon, 72 and 127. The sons of Korah (who were they?) wrote eleven. Examples 42 to 49. Asaph (who was he?) wrote twelve. Examples 73 to 83. David wrote seventy-three.
    1. Name carefully the marvels in the following passages:
      1. Verses 1 to 6.
      2. Verses 7 to 10.
      3. Verses 14 to 16.
      4. Verses 17 and 18.
    2. The Pronouns of the First Person.
      1. Underline and count.
      2. In what verses not found?
    3. The Pronouns of the Second Person. (Or word referring to God.)
      1. Underline and count.
      2. In what verses not found?
    4. Select an example of as many of the seven specific characteristics as are found in this psalm.
    5. Meaning of the following words or phrases: Verse 8, "Sheol." Verse 9, "wings of the morning." Verse 16, "thy book."
  10. Names of Leading Psalms
  11. Note.—Select a phrase from the psalm, or state the reason, upon which the name is based.
  12. The Messianic Psalms:
  13. Study meaning and description in Bible Dictionary. Why would David be fitted to write such psalms? Note three features of these psalms: 1. Kingship. 2. Unlimited rule. 3. Unending dominion. Note also the basis for the following names:
  14. A Question Study on Psalm 8:
  15. An Analytic Study of Psalm 139:

THE SONG OF SOLOMON