The Book of 1Kings
1KINGS - These books are the sequel to I and II Samuel and should be read as a continuation of the history of the Hebrew nation contained in the former work. Originally one book, I and II kings relate the history of Israel form the last days of David to the destruction of the northern kingdom, Israel, in 721 B.C., and to the fall of the southern kingdom, Judah, in 586 B.C. This is the period of Israel’s glory, division, decline, and fall.
Author: Ezra? Jerimiah?
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
| kjv@1Kings:1:1-27 | Adonijah Sets Himself Up as King |
| kjv@1Kings:1:28-53 | David Makes Solomon King |
| kjv@1Kings:2:1-12 | David's Charge to Solomon |
| kjv@1Kings:2:13-46 | Solomon's Throne Established |
| kjv@1Kings:3:1-15 | Solomon Asks for Wisdom |
| kjv@1Kings:3:16-28 | A Wise Ruling |
| kjv@1Kings:4:1-19 | Solomon's Officials and Governors |
| kjv@1Kings:4:20-28 | Solomon's Daily Provisions |
| kjv@1Kings:4:29-34 | Solomon's Wisdom |
| kjv@1Kings:5 | Perparations for Building the Temple |
| kjv@1Kings:6 | Solomon Builds the Temple |
| kjv@1Kings:7:1-12 | Solomon Builds His Palace |
| kjv@1Kings:7:13-51 | The Temple's Furnishings |
| kjv@1Kings:8:1-21 | The Ark Brought to the Temple |
| kjv@1Kings:8:22-61 | Solomon's Prayer of Dedication |
| kjv@1Kings:8:62-66 | The Dedication of the Temple |
| kjv@1Kings:9:1-9 | The LORD Appears to Solomon |
| kjv@1Kings:9:10-28 | Solomon's Other Activities |
| kjv@1Kings:10:1-13 | The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon |
| kjv@1Kings:10:14-29 | Solomon's Splendor |
| kjv@1Kings:11:1-13 | Solomon's Wives |
| kjv@1Kings:11:14-25 | Solomon's Adversaries |
| kjv@1Kings:11:26-40 | Jeroboam Rebels Against Solomon |
| kjv@1Kings:11:41-43 | Solomon's Death |
| kjv@1Kings:12:1-24 | Israel Rebels Against Rehoboam |
| kjv@1Kings:12:25-33 | Golden Calves at Bethel and Daniel: |
| kjv@1Kings:13 | The Man of God From Judah |
| kjv@1Kings:14:1-20 | Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam |
| kjv@1Kings:14:21-31 | Rehoboam King of Judah |
| kjv@1Kings:15:1-8 | Abijah King of Judah |
| kjv@1Kings:15:9-24 | Asa King of Judah |
| kjv@1Kings:15:25-32 | Nadab King of Israel |
| kjv@1Kings:15:33-6:7 | Baasha King of Israel |
| kjv@1Kings:16:8-14 | Elah King of Israel |
| kjv@1Kings:16:15-20 | Zimri King of Israel |
| kjv@1Kings:16:21-28 | Omri King of Israel |
| kjv@1Kings:16:29-34 | Ahab Becomes King of Israel |
| kjv@1Kings:17:1-6 | Elijah Fed by Ravens |
| kjv@1Kings:17:7-24 | The Widow of Zarephath |
| kjv@1Kings:18:1-15 | Elijah and Obadiah |
| kjv@1Kings:18:16-46 | Elijah on Mount Carmel |
| kjv@1Kings:19:1-8 | Elijah Flees to Horeb |
| kjv@1Kings:19:9-18 | The LORD Appears to Elijah |
| kjv@1Kings:19:19-21 | The Call of Elisha |
| kjv@1Kings:20:1-12 | Ben-Hadad Attacks Samaria |
| kjv@1Kings:20:13-34 | Ahab Defeats Ben-Hadad |
| kjv@1Kings:20:35-43 | A Prophet Condemns Ahab |
| kjv@1Kings:21 | Naboth's Vineyard |
| kjv@1Kings:22:1-28 | Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab |
| kjv@1Kings:22:29-40 | Ahab Killed at Ramoth Gilead |
| kjv@1Kings:22:41-50 | Jehoshaphat King of Judah |
| kjv@1Kings:22:51-53 | Ahaziah King of Israel |
(see also: BIBLEBYCHAPTER-1Kings )
SUMMARY:
Quote easton Dictionary - easton 'Kings, The Books of'
Kings, The Books of
(1) "the book of the acts of Solomon" (kjvKings:11:41);
(2) the "book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah" (14:29; 15:7,23, etc.);
(3) the "book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel" (14:19; 15:31; 16:14,20, 27, etc.). The date of its composition was some time between B.C. 561, the date of the last chapter ( kjv@2Kings:25), when Jehoiachin was released from captivity by Evil-merodach, and B.C. 538, the date of the decree of deliverance by Cyrus.
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