2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6

Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Contents
Old Testament Lessons
Title Page
Lessons 1–2
Introduction to the Teacher Manual
- Lessons 1–2
  Welcome to the Old Testament
- Lessons 3–6
  Moses 1; Abraham 3
- Lessons 7–9
  Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5
- Lessons 10–12
  Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5
- Lessons 13–15
  Genesis 5; Moses 6
- Lessons 16–18
  Moses 7
- Lessons 19–21
  Genesis 6–11; Moses 8
- Lessons 22–24
  Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2
- Lessons 25–28
  Genesis 18–23
- Lessons 29–32
  Genesis 24–33
- Lessons 33–34
  Genesis 37–41
- Lessons 35–37
  Genesis 42–50
- Lessons 38–40
  Exodus 1–6
- Easter
- Lessons 41–44
  Exodus 7–13
- Lessons 45–47
  Exodus 14–18
- Lessons 48–51
  Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34
- Lessons 52–55
  Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19
- Lessons 56–57
  Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27
- Lessons 58–60
  Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34
- Lessons 61–64
  Joshua 1–8; 23–24
- Lessons 65–67
  Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16
- Lessons 68–70
  Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7
- Lessons 71–73
  1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16
- Lessons 74–76
  1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7
- Lessons 77–80
  2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11
- Lessons 81–82
  1 Kings 12–13; 17–22
- Lessons 83–85
  2 Kings 2–7
- Lessons 86–89
  2 Kings 16–25
- Lessons 90–91
  2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30
- Lessons 92–93
  Ezra 1, 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
- Lessons 94–96
  Esther
- Lessons 97–99
  Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42
- Lessons 100–103
  Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46
- Lessons 104–106
  Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86
- Lessons 107–108
  Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150
- Lessons 109–112
  Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12
- Lessons 113–116
  Isaiah 1–12
- Lessons 117–118
  Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35
- Lessons 119–122
  Isaiah 40–49
- Lessons 123–125
  Isaiah 50–57
- Lessons 126–129
  Isaiah 58–66
- Lessons 130–133
  Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
- Lessons 134–137
  Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3
- Lessons 138–141
  Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47
- Lessons 142–145
  Daniel 1–7
- Lessons 146–148
  Hosea; Joel
- Lessons 149–151
  Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
- Lessons 152–154
  Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
- Lessons 155–157
  Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14
- Lessons 158–160
  Malachi
Lessons 166–170
Life Preparation Lessons
- Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions
- Lessons 166–170
  Scripture Study Skills
- Lessons 171–176
  For the Strength of Youth Guide
- Lessons 177–180
  Building Self–Reliance
- Lessons 181–187
  Physical and Emotional Health
- Lessons 188–191
  Preparing for Future Education and Employment
- Lessons 192–195
  Succeed in School
- Lessons 196–200
  Missionary Preparation
- Lessons 201–204
  Temple Preparation
- Lessons 205–208
  Teachings of Church Leaders
Appendix

2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11: Overview

“2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11: Overview,’” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11: Overview,’” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11

Overview

King David and his son Solomon both began their leadership of Israel relying on the Lord, and both were given His great blessings. Tragically, David’s decisions turned him away from the Lord and cost him his exaltation. In the first years of his reign, King Solomon’s humble desire to have the Lord’s wisdom, guidance, and blessings qualified him to build the temple, the house of the Lord.

Prepare to teach

The following information provides you with ideas of what you may need to prepare in advance for each lesson.

2 Samuel 11–12

Lesson purpose: To help students recognize that they cannot hide their sins from the Lord, but they can turn to Him to overcome temptation.

Student preparation: Invite students to make a list of some of the lies Satan uses to tempt us to sin (for example, students could review 2 Nephi 28:6–9, 20–22). Then invite them to ponder how truths taught in the gospel of Jesus Christ help us turn to the Lord when we face temptation.
Image to display: Image of Jesus Christ with an individual turned toward Him and another turned away
Content to display: Two sets of instructions for students to complete individually or in groups; chart about David’s decisions
Videos: “The Savior Wants to Forgive” (5:50); “I Stand All Amazed” (5:15)

1 Kings 3

Lesson purpose: To help students understand that the Lord will bless us with the ability to accomplish His work.

Student preparation: Invite students to write down something they are trying to do to participate in the work of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Invite students to prayerfully ask Heavenly Father what blessings they need to help Him accomplish His work
Content to display: Simple drawing of “you” and “the Lord’s work” separated by a large gap; scriptures and questions for individual or group study
Handout: “Participate in the Work of the Lord”

1 Kings 6–9

Lesson purpose: Help students deepen their understanding that the temple is the house of the Lord.

Student preparation: Invite students to bring a picture of a nearby or favorite temple. They could prepare to share why the temple is meaningful to them.
Images: Solomon’s Temple and a nearby temple
Content to display: Angela’s question from the beginning of the lesson; three charts with scriptures for individual and group study about Solomon’s day and our day
Video: “The Spirit of God”

Assess Your Learning 5

Lesson purpose: Help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their recent study of the Old Testament.

Student preparation: Invite students to consider their spiritual growth during seminary this year. Encourage them to evaluate their efforts by reviewing journal entries, scriptures they have marked, and notes they have made.
Images: An illustration that demonstrates the growth of a seed into a plant; a temple; young Samuel hearing the voice of the Lord