Old Testament · Book overview
Book of 1 Kings
First Kings covers Solomon's glory and temple, then the kingdom's split and the prophets Elijah confronting idolatry. Wisdom and worship give way to division and compromise.
AuthorUnknown (traditionally Jeremiah)
Datec. 6th century BC
ThemeThe kingdom divides
Chapters22
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
1 Kings 3:9 “Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”” 1 Kings 8:27 “But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.” 1 Kings 18:21 “Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.”
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