Welcome to 1 Kings
Solomon sat on David’s throne, and a new chapter began.
Wisdom, glory and a magnificent temple give way to division and decline.
1 Kings begins with Solomon’s reign and the building of the temple in Jerusalem. Yet after Solomon’s heart turns away from God, the kingdom divides into Israel and Judah.
Kings rise and fall, but amid widespread unfaithfulness God continues speaking — most dramatically through the prophet Elijah.
However you choose to explore 1 Kings, take your time. Notice the difference between outward success and a heart that remains faithful to God.
Choose Your Way Through 1 Kings
Would you like to wander through the story chapter by chapter, or step back and see 1 Kings as a whole?
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