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The book of '''I Kings''' is a historical time line showing how the kings of [[Israel]] and [[Judah]] obeyed or disobeyed God and is part of the [[Old Testament]] of the [[Bible]]. It starts with King [[Solomon]] and ends with King [[Ahaziah]]. This book was approximately written around the time of the [[Babylonian Exile]] of the Jews, somewhere between 560 and 550 B.C. and is followed by [[II Kings]]. (In the Hebrew Bible used by [[Judaism]], there is only one book called "Kings".) The author of this book is uncertain, but many Jewish traditions believe [[Jeremiah]] to be the author.
The book of '''I Kings''' is a historical time line showing how the kings of [[Israel]] and [[Judea]] obeyed or disobeyed God and is part of the [[Old Testament]] of the [[Bible]]. It covers the time period from the final days of King David's life and what occurred to make [[Solomon]] King until the death of wicked King [[Ahaziah]]. I Kings picks up when [[II Samuel]] left off and is followed by [[II Kings]]. Coinciding histories are given in the Biblical book of [[II Chronicles]] which also starts with Solomon, but ends in a different place.
I Kings covers the time period from approximately 970 to 853 B.C. This book was approximately written around the time of the [[Babylonian Exile]] of the Jews, somewhere between 560 and 550 B.C. The author of this book is uncertain, but many Jewish traditions believe the prophet[[Jeremiah]] to be the author.
(In the Hebrew Bible used by [[Judaism]], there is only one book called "Kings". Similar to I & II Samuel, the split was made in the [[Septuagint]] and that standard was later picked up by [[Christianity]].)
== Events Covered ==
* Chapter 1: [[David]] is shown to be on his deathbed. [[Adonijah]] son of [[David]] tries to set himself up as king; with the help of [[Nathan]] the prophet [[Bathsheba]] convinces David to make their son [[Solomon]] the next king.
* Chapter 2: Solomon has his last talk with David before David's death; he establishes his throne.
* Chapter 3: God grants Solomon one request. Solomon asks for wisdom. Because of his choice, Solomon will be made the wisest person who ever lived.
* Chapter 4: List of Solomon's governors, discussion of the borders of his kingdom and his wisdom
* Chapter 5: Preparations for building the Temple of God
* Chapter 6: The building of the Temple
* Chapter 7: The building of Solomon's palace and discussing the furnishings in the Temple
* Chapter 8: The [[Ark of the Covenant]] is brought to the Temple and the Temple is dedicated
* Chapter 9: God appears to Solomon; other activities of Solomon
* Chapter 10: The [[Queen of Sheba]] visits Solomon
* Chapter 11: Solomon's wives lead him astray; adversaries arise; [[Jeroboam I|Jeroboam]] rebels; Solomon dies
* Chapter 12: Kingdom split into the [[Northern Kingdom]] of Israel and [[Kingdom of Judah|Judah]]
* Chapter 13: A prophet of God speaks out against evil practices in Israel, but is led astray and killed
* Chapter 14: [[Ahijah]] prophesies against Jeroboam; [[Rehoboam]] king of Judah
* Chapter 15: [[Abijah]] king of Judah; [[Asa]] king of Judah; [[Nadab]] king of Israel; [[Baasha]] king of Israel
* Chapter 16: Baasha overthrown by [[Jehu]]; [[Elah]] king of Israel; [[Zimri]] king of Israel; [[Omri]] king of Israel; [[Ahab]] king of Israel
* Chapter 17: The prophet [[Elijah]]
* Chapter 18: The prophet Elijah
* Chapter 19: The prophet Elijah, and the calling of [[Elisha]]
* Chapter 20: [[Ben Hadad]] attack [[Samaria]]; Ahab defeats Ben Hadad; a prophet condemns Ahab
* Chapter 21: [[Naboth]]'s vineyard
* Chapter 22: [[Miciah]] prophesies against Ahab; Ahab killed; [[Jehoshaphat]] king of Judah; [[Ahaziah]] king of Israel
== References ==
== References ==
* The NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Corporation, 1985
* The NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Corporation, 1985
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