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| + | 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 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. |
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| + | 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. |
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| + | (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]].) |
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| | + | == Events Covered == |
| | + | * Chapter 1: [[Adonijah]] son of [[David]] tries to set himself up as king. With David's help, [[Solomon]] becomes 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 |
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| + | {{Old Testament Books}} |
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| + | == References == |
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| | + | * http://www.biblecentre.org/commentaries/ar_11_ot_overview_12kings.htm |
| | + | * The NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Corporation, 1985 |
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