1 Kings
An overview of every chapter in 1 Kings, chapter by chapter.
| Chapter | Summary |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings 1 | The Reign of Solomon: Solomon’s Rise Amidst Adversaries - David in his Old Age; Adonijah Claims the Throne: David Makes Solomon King |
| 1 Kings 2 | The Reign of Solomon: David’s Final Instruction to Solomon; Summary of David’s Reign; Solomon Establishes His Rule |
| 1 Kings 3 | Solomon’s Great Wisdom: Solomon Asks for Wisdom; Solomon Judges Wisely |
| 1 Kings 4 | Solomon’s Great Wisdom: Solomon’s Officials and Governors; Solomon’s Prosperity and Wisdom |
| 1 Kings 5 | Solomon’s Building Activities: Preparations for Building the Temple |
| 1 Kings 6 | Solomon’s Building Activities: Solomon Builds the Temple: The Temple’s Interior |
| 1 Kings 7 | Solomon’s Building Activities: Solomon Builds His Palace; Furnishings for the Temple: Huram’s Craftsmanship; The completion of the Temple |
| 1 Kings 8 | Solomon’s Building Activities: The Ark Brought to the Temple; Solomon Praises the Lord; Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication; The Dedication of the Temple |
| 1 Kings 9 | Solomon’s Post-Building Accomplishments: The Lord’s Response to Solomon; Solomon’s Agreement with Hiram; Solomon’s Many Achievements |
| 1 Kings 10 | Solomon’s Wisdom Demonstrated: Visit of the Queen of Sheba; Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor |
| 1 Kings 11 | Solomon’s Decline Amidst Adversaries: Solomon’s Many Wives; Solomon’s Adversaries; Jeroboam Rebels Against Solomon; Summary of Solomon’s Reign |
| 1 Kings 12 | The Early Divided Kingdom: The Division of the Nation - The Northern Tribes Revolt; Shemaiah’s Prophecy; Jeroboam’s Reign: Jeroboam Makes Gold Calves |
| 1 Kings 13 | Jeroboam’s Reign: A Prophet Denounces Jeroboam |
| 1 Kings 14 | Jeroboam’s Reign: Ahijah’s Prophecy Against Jeroboam; Rehoboam’s Reign in Judah |
| 1 Kings 15 | Abijam’s Reign in Judah; Asa’s Reign in Judah; Nadab’s Reign in Israel; Baasha’s Reign in Israel |
| 1 Kings 16 | Baasha’s Reign in Israel (continued); Elah’s Reign in Israel; The Era of Israel’s Third Dynasty: Zimri’s Reign in Israel; Omri’s Reign in Israel; Ahab’s Reign in Israel: Ahab’s Accession |
| 1 Kings 17 | Ahab’s Reign in Israel: Elijah Fed by Ravens; The Widow at Zarephath |
| 1 Kings 18 | Ahab’s Reign in Israel: The Contest at Mount Carmel; Elijah Prays for Rain |
| 1 Kings 19 | Ahab’s Reign in Israel: Elijah Flees to Sinai; The Lord Speaks to Elijah |
| 1 Kings 20 | Ahab’s Reign in Israel: Ben-Hadad Attacks Samaria; Ahab’s Victory over Ben-Hadad; Ben-Hadad’s Second Attack; A prophet Condemns Ahab |
| 1 Kings 21 | Ahab’s Reign in Israel: Naboth’s Vineyard |
| 1 Kings 22 | Ahab’s Reign: Jehoshaphat and Ahab Make an Alliance; Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab; The Death of Ahab; Jehoshaphat’s Reign in Judah; Ahaziah's Reign in Israel |