Come, Follow Me
Old Testament Lesson 26:
June 20–26

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“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).

2 Samuel 5: All Israel anoints David king—He takes Jerusalem and is blessed of the Lord—He conquers the Philistines.

2 Samuel 6: David takes the ark to the city of David—Uzzah is smitten for steadying the ark and dies—David dances before the Lord, causing a breach between him and Michal.

2 Samuel 7: David offers to build a house for the Lord—The Lord, through Nathan, says He has not asked David to do so—The Lord will establish David’s house and kingdom forever—David offers a prayer of thanksgiving.

2 Samuel 11: David lies with Bathsheba, and she conceives—He then arranges for the death in battle of her husband, Uriah.

2 Samuel 12: Nathan tells David the parable of the ewe lamb—The Lord gave many wives to David, who is now cursed for taking Bathsheba—David fasts and prays for his son, but the Lord takes him—Solomon is born—David conquers the royal city of the Ammonites.

1 Kings 3: Solomon loves the Lord and keeps His commandments—The Lord appears to Solomon and promises him a wise and an understanding heart—He judges between two harlots and determines who is the mother of a child.

1 Kings 8: The ark, containing the two tablets of stone, is placed in the holy of holies—The glory of the Lord fills the temple—Solomon offers the dedicatory prayer—He asks for temporal and spiritual blessings upon repentant and prayerful Israel—The people sacrifice and worship for fourteen days.

1 Kings 11: Solomon marries non-Israelite women, and his wives turn his heart to the worship of false gods—The Lord stirs up adversaries against him, including Jeroboam, the son of Nebat—Ahijah promises Jeroboam that he will be the king of the ten tribes—Solomon dies and Rehoboam reigns in his stead.

Resources on ChurchofJesusChrist.org

•   Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
•   Come, Follow Me—For Sunday School (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
•   Come, Follow Me—For Aaronic Priesthood Quorums and Young Women Classes (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
•   Come, Follow Me—For Primary (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
•   “More Holiness Give Me,” Hymns, no. 131.
•   1 Kings 8:12–61 — My Father and the Temple, Liahona – Come, Follow Me: Old Testament

Resources on Interpreter Foundation

•   Come, Follow Me Study and Teaching Helps — Lesson 26: 2 Samuel 5–7; 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11, Jonn Claybaugh
•     Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Old Testament Lesson 26 (2 Samuel 5–7; 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11)

Resources on Other Sites

•   Come, Follow Me Week 26 – 2 Samuel 5-7; 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11, FAIR
•   Come Follow Me Insights – 2 Samuel & 1 Kings 3-11: The Fall of King David, Book of Mormon Central
•   Uzzah Dies From Touching the Ark (Week 26, Part 1/5) 2 Samuel; 1 Kings | June 20-26, Book of Mormon Central
•   Understanding the Davidic Covenant (Week 26, Part 2/5) 2 Samuel; 1 Kings | June 20-26, Book of Mormon Central
•   David and Bathsheba (Week 26, Part 3/5) 2 Samuel; 1 Kings | June 20-26, Book of Mormon Central
•   Solomon’s Temple (Week 26, Part 4/5) 2 Samuel; 1 Kings | June 20-26, Book of Mormon Central
•   King Solomon and His Many Wives (Week 26, Part 5/5) 2 Samuel; 1 Kings | June 20-26, Book of Mormon Central
•   Come Follow Me Old Testament 2 Samuel 5-7; 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11 (June 20-26) Don’t Miss This, Don’t Miss This
•   Come Follow Me – 2 Samuel 1-1 Kings 11, Part 1 (2 Sam. 1-24): King David’s Rise & Fall, Unshaken
•   Come Follow Me – 2 Samuel 1-1 Kings 11, Part 2 (1 Kings 1-11): The Wisdom of Solomon, Unshaken
•   Come Follow Me, June 20, 2022: “Thy Kingdom Shall Be Established Forever” — 2 Samuel 5–7; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11, Meridian Magazine
•   Come Follow Me #26 – Weeping for David: 2 Sam. 5-7; 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11, Meridian Magazine
•   June 20–26, 2022 Come, Follow Me Songs, Music for Latter-day Life
•   2 Samuel 5–7; 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11 – “Thy Kingdom Shall Be Established for Ever”, BYU Studies