This chapter raises several interesting questions about kingship.
- Why was the youngest son selected to be king in each of these cases?
- How many generations was it before a king was deposed and kept in captivity?
- What was the motive behind Shule’s rising up against his brother? Was it selfish and power-seeking, or did he have a less selfish motive? What reward did he get?
- Notice that Corihor repented, but one of his sons took back the throne and put Shule in captivity. How was Shule rescued? By whom?
- How did it come about that the kingdom was divided?
- How did king Shule protect the prophets?
- How far do the benefits of one good man reach? Think of Abinadi.
