From 1 Kings 18-20 Elijah is fearful for his life and flees Jezebel when she swears vengeance. He runs all the way to mount Horeb where the LORD reveals himself in a strange and unexpected [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 12-14 A man of God predicts what will happen to the false worship Jeroboam has instituted. Jeroboam refuses to repent or take notice. What happens afterwards is a very unusual story and [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 8-9 After building the temple the LORD comes down and fills it with his presence. He fills it with his glory in the form of a cloud. The priests are unable to [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 3-5 Introduction First Kings begins with the death of King David (about 970 B.C.) and the reign of his son, Solomon, who “excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 21-22 Overview 1 Ki 21.1-16; Jehoshaphat; Ahab-Elijah; Naboth’s Vineyard 1 Ki 21.17-24; Jehoshaphat; Ahab-Elijah; The LORD Condemns Ahab 1 Ki 21.25-29; Jehoshaphat; Ahab-Elijah; Ahab’s Repentance 1 Ki 22.1-12; Jehoshaphat; Ahab-Micaiah; Ahab and [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 15-17 Overview 1 Ki 15.1-8; Abijam; Jeroboam; Abijam Reigns in Judah 1 Ki 15.9-24; Asa; Jeroboam; Asa Reigns In Judah 1 Ki 15.25-32; Asa; Nadab; Nadab Reigns in Israel 1 Ki 15.33-16.7; [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 10-11 Overview 1 Ki 10.1-13; Solomon; The Queen of Sheba 1 Ki 10.14-29; Solomon; Solomon’s Great Wealth 1 Ki 11.1-8; Solomon; Solomon Turns from the LORD 1 Ki 11.9-43; Solomon; The LORD [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 6-7 Overview 1 Ki 6.1-38; Solomon; Solomon Builds the Temple 1 Ki 7.1-12; Solomon; Solomon Builds His Palace 1 Ki 7.13-51; Solomon; The Temple Furnishings
From 1 Kings 1-2 David is old and nearing his death. The LORD has blessed him well and now Solomon his son will rule as King in his place. Today’s passage describes the parting instructions [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 21-22 At some point Israel and Judah have made peace with one another. Now they join forces against their common foe Syria. They want to take back their land. Our passage picks [ Read More … ]