1 Kings
Solomon's reign and the beginning of the divided kingdom
All Chapters
22 chapters with summaries and key verses
David's Final Days
Adonijah attempts to seize the throne while David is dying
Key verses: 1 Kings 1:5, 1 Kings 1:30 +1
Solomon's Throne Established
Solomon secures his reign and deals with his enemies
Key verses: 1 Kings 2:3, 1 Kings 2:12 +1
Solomon's Wisdom
Solomon asks for wisdom and God grants his request
Key verses: 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Kings 3:12 +1
Solomon's Officials
Solomon's administrative structure and his great wisdom
Key verses: 1 Kings 4:20, 1 Kings 4:25 +1
Preparations for the Temple
Solomon makes preparations to build the temple
Key verses: 1 Kings 5:5, 1 Kings 5:12 +1
Temple Construction
The construction of Solomon's temple begins
Key verses: 1 Kings 6:1, 1 Kings 6:7 +1
Solomon's Palace
Solomon builds his palace and completes the temple furnishings
Key verses: 1 Kings 7:1, 1 Kings 7:14 +1
Temple Dedication
Solomon dedicates the temple and God's glory fills it
Key verses: 1 Kings 8:10, 1 Kings 8:23 +1
God's Promise to Solomon
God appears to Solomon and renews the covenant
Key verses: 1 Kings 9:3, 1 Kings 9:4 +1
Queen 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
Solomon's Downfall
Solomon's foreign wives lead him into idolatry
Key verses: 1 Kings 11:4, 1 Kings 11:6 +1
Rehoboam's Folly
Rehoboam rejects the elders' advice and the kingdom divides
Key verses: 1 Kings 12:7, 1 Kings 12:15 +1
Jeroboam's Idolatry
Jeroboam sets up golden calves and false worship
Key verses: 1 Kings 12:28, 1 Kings 12:30 +1
Ahijah's Prophecy
Ahijah prophesies judgment against Jeroboam's house
Key verses: 1 Kings 14:7, 1 Kings 14:9 +1
Abijam and Asa
The reigns of Abijam and Asa in Judah
Key verses: 1 Kings 15:3, 1 Kings 15:11 +1
Northern Kingdom Kings
A series of wicked kings in the northern kingdom
Key verses: 1 Kings 16:7, 1 Kings 16:19 +1
Elijah 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
Elijah 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
Elijah's Flight
Elijah flees from Jezebel and encounters God at Horeb
Key verses: 1 Kings 19:4, 1 Kings 19:12 +1
Ahab's Victories
Ahab defeats the Syrians with God's help
Key verses: 1 Kings 20:13, 1 Kings 20:22 +1
Naboth's Vineyard
Ahab and Jezebel murder Naboth to steal his vineyard
Key verses: 1 Kings 21:2, 1 Kings 21:19 +1
Ahab's Death
Ahab dies in battle despite trying to disguise himself
Key verses: 1 Kings 22:17, 1 Kings 22:34 +1