1 Kings
Solomon's reign and the beginning of the divided kingdom
Chapters
Chapter 1
SuccessionDavid's Final Days
Adonijah attempts to seize the throne while David is dying
Key Verses: 1 Kings 1:5, 1 Kings 1:30, 1 Kings 1:39
Chapter 2
ObedienceSolomon's Throne Established
Solomon secures his reign and deals with his enemies
Key Verses: 1 Kings 2:3, 1 Kings 2:12, 1 Kings 2:46
Chapter 3
WisdomSolomon's Wisdom
Solomon asks for wisdom and God grants his request
Key Verses: 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Kings 3:12, 1 Kings 3:28
Chapter 4
AdministrationSolomon's Officials
Solomon's administrative structure and his great wisdom
Key Verses: 1 Kings 4:20, 1 Kings 4:25, 1 Kings 4:29
Chapter 5
Temple BuildingPreparations for the Temple
Solomon makes preparations to build the temple
Key Verses: 1 Kings 5:5, 1 Kings 5:12, 1 Kings 5:18
Chapter 6
Temple BuildingTemple Construction
The construction of Solomon's temple begins
Key Verses: 1 Kings 6:1, 1 Kings 6:7, 1 Kings 6:38
Chapter 7
Royal PalaceSolomon's Palace
Solomon builds his palace and completes the temple furnishings
Key Verses: 1 Kings 7:1, 1 Kings 7:14, 1 Kings 7:51
Chapter 8
God's GloryTemple Dedication
Solomon dedicates the temple and God's glory fills it
Key Verses: 1 Kings 8:10, 1 Kings 8:23, 1 Kings 8:27
Chapter 9
Divine PromiseGod's Promise to Solomon
God appears to Solomon and renews the covenant
Key Verses: 1 Kings 9:3, 1 Kings 9:4, 1 Kings 9:9
Chapter 10
International FameQueen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon and is amazed by his wisdom
Key Verses: 1 Kings 10:1, 1 Kings 10:7, 1 Kings 10:9
Chapter 11
IdolatrySolomon's Downfall
Solomon's foreign wives lead him into idolatry
Key Verses: 1 Kings 11:4, 1 Kings 11:6, 1 Kings 11:11
Chapter 12
LeadershipRehoboam's Folly
Rehoboam rejects the elders' advice and the kingdom divides
Key Verses: 1 Kings 12:7, 1 Kings 12:15, 1 Kings 12:19
Chapter 13
IdolatryJeroboam's Idolatry
Jeroboam sets up golden calves and false worship
Key Verses: 1 Kings 12:28, 1 Kings 12:30, 1 Kings 12:32
Chapter 14
ProphecyAhijah's Prophecy
Ahijah prophesies judgment against Jeroboam's house
Key Verses: 1 Kings 14:7, 1 Kings 14:9, 1 Kings 14:16
Chapter 15
Royal SuccessionAbijam and Asa
The reigns of Abijam and Asa in Judah
Key Verses: 1 Kings 15:3, 1 Kings 15:11, 1 Kings 15:14
Chapter 16
Wicked KingsNorthern Kingdom Kings
A series of wicked kings in the northern kingdom
Key Verses: 1 Kings 16:7, 1 Kings 16:19, 1 Kings 16:25
Chapter 17
ProphecyElijah and the Widow
Elijah is fed by a widow and raises her son from the dead
Key Verses: 1 Kings 17:1, 1 Kings 17:14, 1 Kings 17:24
Chapter 18
True GodElijah and the Prophets of Baal
Elijah defeats the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel
Key Verses: 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Kings 18:37, 1 Kings 18:39
Chapter 19
FearElijah's Flight
Elijah flees from Jezebel and encounters God at Horeb
Key Verses: 1 Kings 19:4, 1 Kings 19:12, 1 Kings 19:18
Chapter 20
Divine HelpAhab's Victories
Ahab defeats the Syrians with God's help
Key Verses: 1 Kings 20:13, 1 Kings 20:22, 1 Kings 20:28
Chapter 21
GreedNaboth's Vineyard
Ahab and Jezebel murder Naboth to steal his vineyard
Key Verses: 1 Kings 21:2, 1 Kings 21:19, 1 Kings 21:25
Chapter 22
Divine JudgmentAhab's Death
Ahab dies in battle despite trying to disguise himself
Key Verses: 1 Kings 22:17, 1 Kings 22:34, 1 Kings 22:38
About 1 Kings
Solomon's reign and the beginning of the divided kingdom
Testament
Old Testament
Author
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