1 Kings Movement
Solomon’s Rise and Reign 1 Kings 1:1–4:34
Helps readers see how legitimate kingship, wisdom, justice, and prosperity are measured by covenant loyalty rather than outward success alone.
Ordered Pericopes
Reading Path
Follow the movement in order, or begin at a specific pericope in the canonical 1 Kings reader.
- 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