Solomon’s Rise and Reign 1 Kings 1:1–4:34
1 Kings 1:1–4:34
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Solomon’s Building Projects 1 Kings 5:1–7:51
1 Kings 5:1–7:51
Start MovementThe Dedication of the Temple 1 Kings 8:1–8:66
1 Kings 8:1–8:66
Start MovementSolomon’s Final Years 1 Kings 9:1–11:43
1 Kings 9:1–11:43
Start MovementThe Divided Kingdom Begins 1 Kings 12:1–16:28
1 Kings 12:1–16:28
Start MovementThe Ministries of Elijah and Ahab 1 Kings 16:29–22:53
1 Kings 16:29–22:53
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1KI-001 · 1 Kings 1:1–1:27
Adonijah Tries to Seize the Throne
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Solomon Moves the Ark into the Temple
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Ahab Promotes Idolatry
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Solomon’s Rise and Reign 1 Kings 1:1–4:34 1 Kings 1:1–4:34
- 1KI-001 Adonijah Tries to Seize the Throne 1:1–1:27
- 1KI-002 David Picks Solomon as His Successor 1:28–1:53
- 1KI-003 David’s Final Words to Solomon 2:1–2:11
- 1KI-004 Solomon Secures the Throne 2:12–2:46
- 1KI-005 The Lord Gives Wisdom to Solomon 3:1–3:15
- 1KI-006 Solomon Demonstrates His Wisdom 3:16–3:28
- 1KI-007 Solomon’s Royal Court and Administrators 4:1–4:19
- 1KI-008 Solomon’s Wealth and Fame 4:20–4:34
Solomon’s Building Projects 1 Kings 5:1–7:51 1 Kings 5:1–7:51
The Dedication of the Temple 1 Kings 8:1–8:66 1 Kings 8:1–8:66
Solomon’s Final Years 1 Kings 9:1–11:43 1 Kings 9:1–11:43
- 1KI-016 The Lord Gives Solomon a Promise and a Warning 9:1–9:9
- 1KI-017 Foreign Affairs and Building Projects 9:10–9:28
- 1KI-018 Solomon Entertains a Queen 10:1–10:13
- 1KI-019 Solomon’s Wealth 10:14–10:29
- 1KI-020 The Lord Punishes Solomon for Idolatry 11:1–11:40
- 1KI-021 Solomon’s Reign Ends 11:41–11:43
The Divided Kingdom Begins 1 Kings 12:1–16:28 1 Kings 12:1–16:28
- 1KI-022 Rehoboam Loses His Kingdom 12:1–12:24
- 1KI-023 Jeroboam Makes Golden Calves 12:25–12:32
- 1KI-024 A Prophet from Judah Visits Bethel 13:1–13:32
- 1KI-025 A Prophet Announces the End of Jeroboam’s Dynasty 13:33–14:18
- 1KI-026 Jeroboam’s Reign Ends 14:19–14:20
- 1KI-027 Rehoboam’s Reign over Judah 14:21–14:31
- 1KI-028 Abijah’s Reign over Judah 15:1–15:8
- 1KI-029 Asa’s Reign over Judah 15:9–15:24
- 1KI-030 Nadab’s Reign over Israel 15:25–15:32
- 1KI-031 Baasha’s Reign over Israel 15:33–16:7
- 1KI-032 Elah’s Reign over Israel 16:8–16:14
- 1KI-033 Zimri’s Reign over Israel 16:15–16:20
- 1KI-034 Omri’s Reign over Israel 16:21–16:28
The Ministries of Elijah and Ahab 1 Kings 16:29–22:53 1 Kings 16:29–22:53
- 1KI-035 Ahab Promotes Idolatry 16:29–16:34
- 1KI-036 Elijah Visits a Widow in Sidonian Territory 17:1–17:24
- 1KI-037 Elijah Meets the King’s Servant 18:1–18:15
- 1KI-038 Elijah Confronts Baal’s Prophets 18:16–18:46
- 1KI-039 Elijah Runs for His Life 19:1–19:21
- 1KI-040 Ben-Hadad Invades Israel 20:1–20:12
- 1KI-041 The Lord Delivers Israel 20:13–20:21
- 1KI-042 The Lord Gives Israel Another Victory 20:22–20:34
- 1KI-043 A Prophet Denounces Ahab’s Actions 20:35–20:43
- 1KI-044 Ahab Murders Naboth 21:1–21:29
- 1KI-045A Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab 22:1–22:28
- 1KI-045B Ahab Dies in Battle 22:29–22:40
- 1KI-046 Jehoshaphat’s Reign over Judah 22:41–22:50
- 1KI-047 Ahaziah’s Reign over Israel 22:51–22:53