CU4-15


 * 4:15 **  **The Deuteronomistic History (Solomon) **
 * Goal ** Students will learn about the biblical account of Solomon’s reign and how these stories served the political aims of Josiah’s regime. They will also discuss the importance of wisdom in a ruler,
 *  1. **** Gain the attention of the learner ** Tell the story form I Kings of Solomon’s resolution of the dispute over the baby (3:5-28).
 *  2. **** Relevant past learning ** Recall what we know about Solomon’s rule from the archeological evidence.
 *  3. **** Present new material ** Summarize the biblical account of the life and reign of Solomon, emphasizing the construction and function of the First Temple.
 *  4. **** Provide for guided practice ** Discuss with the students how the story of Solomon and the baby reflects wisdom. Is it because he figured out who the birth mother really was? Is it because he didn’t care who the birth mother was, looking instead for the woman who most loved the child? Is it because he helped at least one of the women move beyond her own selfish interests?
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial"> 5. ****<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Provide for independent practice **<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Write one problem on separate pieces of paper. Toss them together and ask students to pull one problem. Independently work on ideas for combating this problem.
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> 6. Close the lesson **<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> Each student should read out his/her problem and describe how to solve it using the wisdom like Solomon. Finish by recalling that the reality of Solomon’s monarchy looks little like the biblical narrative, but served as a model for Josiah’s political ambitions. Note that while Saul and David were selected by a judge, Solomon inherited his kingship, thereby initiating the dynasty of which Josiah claims to be a part.