1 Kings is the eleventh book of the Bible and begins with the reign of King Solomon, known for his wisdom and the building of the temple in Jerusalem. It then records the division of Israel into two kingdoms—Israel in the north and Judah in the south—after Solomon’s death. The book highlights the spiritual decline of many kings and God’s call to faithfulness through prophets like Elijah. It is a book of leadership, worship, and the consequences of turning away from God.
Read more: The Book of 1 Kings
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1 Kings Chapter Highlights
- 1 Kings 1: David’s old age; Solomon chosen as king
- 1 Kings 2: David’s final instructions; Solomon establishes his reign
- 1 Kings 3: Solomon asks for wisdom; God grants it
- 1 Kings 4: Solomon’s officials and prosperity described
- 1 Kings 5: Preparations begin for building the Temple
- 1 Kings 6: Solomon builds the Temple of the Lord
- 1 Kings 7: Solomon builds his palace and Temple furnishings
- 1 Kings 8: Temple dedicated; God’s glory fills it
- 1 Kings 9: God appears to Solomon; kingdom blessings and warnings
- 1 Kings 10: Queen of Sheba visits Solomon’s greatness
- 1 Kings 11: Solomon’s idolatry; kingdom divided foretold
- 1 Kings 12: Rehoboam’s harsh rule splits Israel into two kingdoms
- 1 Kings 13: Prophet warns against Jeroboam’s false worship
- 1 Kings 14: Jeroboam’s downfall begins; judgment pronounced
- 1 Kings 15: Kings of Judah and Israel compared
- 1 Kings 16: Omri rises; Ahab becomes king of Israel
- 1 Kings 17: Elijah appears; drought and widow’s miracle
- 1 Kings 18: Elijah defeats Baal prophets on Mount Carmel
- 1 Kings 19: Elijah flees; God speaks in a gentle whisper
- 1 Kings 20: Ahab defeats Syria but spares Ben-Hadad
- 1 Kings 21: Naboth’s vineyard stolen; Elijah condemns Ahab
- 1 Kings 22: Ahab dies in battle; Jehoshaphat’s reign noted
