1 Kings records Solomon's glorious reign and the tragic division of the kingdom, along with the ministry of Elijah.
22
Chapters
786
Total Verses
Jeremiah (traditionally)
Author
560-540 BC
Date Written
Glory and decline
Israel and Judah
Prophet to Israel
Adonijah's attempt to become king
David's final instructions and death
Solomon requests wisdom from God
Administration and wisdom of Solomon
Solomon prepares to build the temple
Building of the temple begins
Solomon's palace and temple furnishings
Ark of the covenant placed in temple
God appears to Solomon and promises blessing
Queen of Sheba visits Solomon
Solomon's idolatry and God's judgment
Rehoboam's harsh rule divides Israel
Prophet condemns Jeroboam's altar
Prophecy of judgment on Jeroboam's house
Kings of Judah and Israel reign
Omri and Ahab's reigns and evil
Elijah predicts drought and is fed by ravens
Elijah challenges prophets of Baal
Elijah flees Jezebel and hears God's voice
Ahab's victories over Ben-Hadad
Ahab and Jezebel's sin over vineyard
Prophecy and death of Ahab in battle
Now that you have read the overview, test your 1 Kings knowledge.
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart.”1 Kings 3:9
“The heaven of heavens cannot contain thee.”1 Kings 8:27
“How long halt ye between two opinions?”1 Kings 18:21