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The book of 1st Kings was written to illustrate how the kings of Israel and Judah obeyed or disobeyed God. 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 Jeremiah to be the author. The book shows the story of Solomon and the accounts of many other kings during his time.
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 ==
* http://www.biblecentre.org/commentaries/ar_11_ot_overview_12kings.htm
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* The NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Corporation, 1985
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