1 Kings
Divided Kingdom
The Book of 1 Kings is the third book of the Books of the Kings in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah, beginning with the reign of Solomon, the son of David.
The book begins with the story of Solomon's wealth and wisdom, and it includes the story of the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. However, Solomon's later years are marked by corruption and disobedience to God, and the kingdom begins to decline. After Solomon's death, the kingdom is divided into two separate kingdoms: Israel in the north and Judah in the south.
The book also includes the stories of the kings of Israel and Judah, including the good kings who followed God's commands and the bad kings who turned away from God. Key figures in the book of 1 Kings include Solomon, Rehoboam, Ahab, Elijah, and Elisha. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the prophets and the priests, who served as advisers and leaders for the kings.
950-900 BCE69 min22 chapters
1 Kings
Divided Kingdom
The book of 1 Kings is the eleventh book of the Old Testament in the Bible. It is part of the Deuteronomistic History, which includes the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings. The book of 1 Kings covers the period of time from the death of King David to the death of King Solomon.
The book of 1 Kings begins with the death of King David and the ascension of his son, Solomon, to the throne. Solomon is anointed king by the prophet Zadok and the priest Nathan. Solomon then sets out to build the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. He also builds a palace for himself and establishes a strong central government.
The book of 1 Kings then focuses on the reign of Solomon. It describes his wisdom and his many accomplishments, including his building of the temple and his establishment of a strong central government. It also describes his many foreign alliances and his great wealth.
The book of 1 Kings then turns to the division of the kingdom after Solomon's death. His son, Rehoboam, is made king of the northern kingdom of Israel, while Jeroboam is made king of the southern kingdom of Judah. The book of 1 Kings then follows the history of the two kingdoms, describing their kings, their wars, and their religious practices.
The book of 1 Kings ends with the death of King Solomon and the division of the kingdom. It is a book that is full of history, wisdom, and insight into the lives of the kings of Israel and Judah. It is a book that is essential to understanding the history of the Old Testament and the development of the nation of Israel.
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