Changes

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.

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.

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.

    

    

== Events Covered ==

== Events Covered ==

* Chapter 1: [[Adonijah]] son of [[David]] tries to set himself up as king.  With David's help, [[Solomon]] becomes king.

* 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 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 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 12: Kingdom split into the [[Northern Kingdom]] of Israel and [[Kingdom of Judah|Judah]]

* 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 13: A prophet of God speaks out against evil practices in Israel, but is led astray and killed

* Chapter 14: [[Ahijah]] prophesizes against Jeroboam; [[Rehoboam]] king of Judah

* 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 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 16: Baasha overthrown by [[Jehu]]; [[Elah]] king of Israel; [[Zimri]] king of Israel; [[Omri]] king of Israel; [[Ahab]] king of Israel

* Chapter 19: The prophet Elijah, and the calling of [[Elisha]]

* 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 20: [[Ben Hadad]] attack [[Samaria]]; Ahab defeats Ben Hadad; a prophet condemns Ahab

* Chapter 21: [[Nabor]]'s vineyard

* Chapter 21: [[Naboth]]'s vineyard

* Chapter 22: [[Miciah]] prophesizes against Ahab; Ahab killed; [[Jehoshaphat]] king of Judah; [[Ahaziah]] king of Israel

* 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

* http://www.biblecentre.org/commentaries/ar_11_ot_overview_12kings.htm

* The NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Corporation, 1985  

* The NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Corporation, 1985  

[[Category:Biblical Books| a1]]

[[Category:Biblical Books| a1]]

[[Category:Old Testament Books| a1]]

[[Category:Old Testament Books| a1]]